Pilikal - Arakera, Raichur

Pilikal is a village situated in the Arakera taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from Devadurga and around 63 km from Raichur. Kothadoddi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pilikal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pilikal is 600677. The village covers a total geographical area of 106.91 hectares and falls under the 584116 pincode. Devadurga is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Pilikal 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 Pilikal

According to the 2011 Census, Pilikal village had a total population of 93 people, including 49 males and 44 females, living in 13 households. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.67%, with male literacy at 53.66% and female literacy at 29.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 24.

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

Nearby Villages of Pilikal

Pilikal 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 Pilikal

Pilikal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Yadalapur, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devadurga to Pilikal is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Pilikal is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pilikal

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

Health Facilities in Pilikal

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

FAQs about Pilikal