Aralakuppe - Pandavapura, Mandya

Aralakuppe is a village situated in the Pandavapura taluka of Mandya district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pandavapura and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Mandya. Aralakuppe village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aralakuppe is 614152. The village covers a total geographical area of 424.26 hectares and falls under the 571427 pincode. Pandavapura is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Aralakuppe 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 Aralakuppe

As per Census 2011, Aralakuppe village has a total population of 4,647 people, consisting of 2,280 males and 2,367 females. The village has 1,144 households and a sex ratio of 1,038 females per 1,000 males. There are 393 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,691 literate and 1,956 illiterate residents. Additionally, 368 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 81 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Aralakuppe are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,6472,2802,367
Child Population (0–6 yrs)393199194
Scheduled Castes (SC)368177191
Scheduled Tribes (ST)814041
Literate Population2,6911,4571,234
Illiterate Population1,9568231,133

Nearby Villages of Aralakuppe

Aralakuppe 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Hosa KoppalSouth-East1.79 km
HaravuEast2.01 km
HaganahalliNorth-West2.13 km
KatteriSouth-West2.20 km
SeethapuraSouth2.39 km
ShyadanahalliNorth2.61 km
Jagate MallenahalliNorth-West2.83 km
ChaluvarasanakoppalSouth-East3.15 km
ElekereNorth-East3.24 km
UkkadaEast3.29 km

Transport and Connectivity of Aralakuppe

Aralakuppe is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pallahalli Halt, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandavapura to Aralakuppe is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandya to Aralakuppe is about 40 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 Aralakuppe

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Aralakuppe

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Aralakuppe

Where is Aralakuppe located?

Aralakuppe village is located in Pandavapura Taluka, Mandya district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Aralakuppe?

Aralakuppe is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Aralakuppe?

The pincode of Aralakuppe is 571427.

What is the population of Aralakuppe?

Aralakuppe has a total population of 4,647, including 2,280 males and 2,367 females.

How many households are there in Aralakuppe?

There are 1,144 households in Aralakuppe.

What is the literacy rate in Aralakuppe?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Aralakuppe is 57.91%. Male literacy is 63.90% and female literacy is 52.13%.