Arasalu - Hosanagara, Shivamogga

Arasalu is a village situated in the Hosanagara taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 31 km from Hosanagara and around 34 km from Shimoga. Arasalu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arasalu is 607954. The village covers a total geographical area of 574.4 hectares and falls under the 577426 pincode. Hosanagara is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Arasalu

According to the 2011 Census, Arasalu village had a total population of 840 people, including 415 males and 425 females, living in 218 households. The sex ratio was 1,024 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.83%, with male literacy at 93.32% and female literacy at 78.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 236, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Arasalu

Arasalu 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 Arasalu

Arasalu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arasalu, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosanagara to Arasalu is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Arasalu is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arasalu

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

Health Facilities in Arasalu

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

FAQs about Arasalu