Araga - Tirthahalli, Shivamogga

Araga is a village situated in the Tirthahalli taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from Tirthahalli and around 69 km from Shimoga. Araga village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Araga is 608189. The village covers a total geographical area of 215.53 hectares and falls under the 577414 pincode. Tirthahalli is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Araga

According to the 2011 Census, Araga village had a total population of 859 people, including 435 males and 424 females, living in 236 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.96%, with male literacy at 89.41% and female literacy at 76.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 269.

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

Nearby Villages of Araga

Araga 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 Araga

Araga 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 71.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tirthahalli to Araga is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Araga is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Araga

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

Health Facilities in Araga

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

FAQs about Araga