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

According to the 2011 Census, Arakere village had a total population of 2,254 people, including 1,127 males and 1,127 females, living in 522 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.51%, with male literacy at 86.53% and female literacy at 74.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 286, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 321.

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

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