Arakanakere - Pandavapura, Mandya

Arakanakere is a village situated in the Pandavapura taluka of Mandya district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pandavapura and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Mandya. Jakkanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arakanakere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arakanakere is 614064. The village covers a total geographical area of 341.2 hectares and falls under the 571431 pincode. Pandavapura is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Arakanakere village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Melukote Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mandya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Arakanakere

According to the 2011 Census, Arakanakere village had a total population of 686 people, including 341 males and 345 females, living in 159 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.93%, with male literacy at 73.46% and female literacy at 48.56%.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Arakanakere

Arakanakere is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Arakanakere

Arakanakere is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Byadarahalli, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandavapura to Arakanakere is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandya to Arakanakere is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arakanakere

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Arakanakere village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Arakanakere

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Arakanakere village are given below:

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