Arakere - Krishnarajanagara, Mysuru

Arakere is a village situated in the Krishnarajanagara taluka of Mysuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 2 km from Krishnarajanagara and around 40 km from Mysore. Munjanahally serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arakere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arakere is 618680. The village covers a total geographical area of 403.56 hectares and falls under the 571602 pincode. K.r.nagara is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Arakere

According to the 2011 Census, Arakere village had a total population of 1,454 people, including 701 males and 753 females, living in 350 households. The sex ratio was 1,074 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.16%, with male literacy at 71.45% and female literacy at 53.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 157, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 214.

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

Nearby Villages of Arakere

Arakere 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 Arakere

Arakere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Krishnarajanagara, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from K.r.nagara to Arakere is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mysore to Arakere 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 Arakere

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

Health Facilities in Arakere

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

FAQs about Arakere