Arehada - Sagar, Shivamogga

Arehada is a village situated in the Sagar taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from Sagar and around 85 km from Shimoga. Kandika serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arehada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arehada is 607162. The village covers a total geographical area of 285.42 hectares and falls under the 577401 pincode. Sagar is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Arehada

According to the 2011 Census, Arehada village had a total population of 318 people, including 156 males and 162 females, living in 80 households. The sex ratio was 1,038 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.60%, with male literacy at 94.41% and female literacy at 87.10%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 102.

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

Nearby Villages of Arehada

Arehada 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 Arehada

Public transport in the Arehada is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Talguppa, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagar to Arehada is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Arehada is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arehada

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

Health Facilities in Arehada

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

FAQs about Arehada