Arakere - Bhadravati, Shivamogga

Arakere is a village situated in the Bhadravati taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from Bhadravati and around 43 km from Shimoga. Arakere village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arakere is 608567. The village covers a total geographical area of 321.63 hectares and falls under the 577233 pincode. Bhadravathi is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Arakere 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 Arakere

As per Census 2011, Arakere village has a total population of 2,254 people, consisting of 1,127 males and 1,127 females. The village has 522 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 227 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,632 literate and 622 illiterate residents. Additionally, 286 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 321 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Arakere are given below:

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhadravati, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadravathi to Arakere is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Arakere is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 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