Arahatholalu - Bhadravati, Shivamogga

Arahatholalu is a village situated in the Bhadravati taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from Bhadravati and around 22 km from Shimoga. Arahatholalu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arahatholalu is 608543. The village covers a total geographical area of 628.35 hectares and falls under the 577243 pincode. Bhadravathi is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Arahatholalu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Arahatholalu

According to the 2011 Census, Arahatholalu village had a total population of 3,497 people, including 1,754 males and 1,743 females, living in 791 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.89%, with male literacy at 73.54% and female literacy at 62.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,170, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 799.

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

Nearby Villages of Arahatholalu

Arahatholalu 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 Arahatholalu

Arahatholalu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shimoga Bidare, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadravathi to Arahatholalu is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Arahatholalu 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 Arahatholalu

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

Health Facilities in Arahatholalu

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

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