Agrahar - Arakera, Raichur

Agrahar is a village situated in the Arakera taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Devadurga and around 55 km from Raichur. Malledevaragudda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Agrahar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Agrahar is 600715. The village covers a total geographical area of 377.73 hectares and falls under the 584126 pincode. Devadurga is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Agrahar

According to the 2011 Census, Agrahar village had a total population of 386 people, including 199 males and 187 females, living in 70 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.86%, with male literacy at 75.45% and female literacy at 48.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 44, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 118.

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

Nearby Villages of Agrahar

Agrahar 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 Agrahar

Agrahar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Marichethal, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devadurga to Agrahar is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Agrahar is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Agrahar

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

Health Facilities in Agrahar

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

FAQs about Agrahar