Aradottilu - Bhadravati, Shivamogga

Aradottilu is a village situated in the Bhadravati taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from Bhadravati and around 22 km from Shimoga. Dasarakallahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aradottilu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aradottilu is 608551. The village covers a total geographical area of 357.83 hectares and falls under the 577227 pincode. Bhadravathi is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Aradottilu

According to the 2011 Census, Aradottilu village had a total population of 1,281 people, including 625 males and 656 females, living in 294 households. The sex ratio was 1,050 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.53%, with male literacy at 82.78% and female literacy at 72.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 158, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Aradottilu

Aradottilu 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 Aradottilu

Aradottilu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shimoga Bidare, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadravathi to Aradottilu is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Aradottilu is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aradottilu

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

Health Facilities in Aradottilu

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

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