Aralapura - Tirthahalli, Shivamogga

Aralapura is a village situated in the Tirthahalli taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from Tirthahalli and around 60 km from Shimoga. Hodala-aralapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aralapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aralapura is 608203. The village covers a total geographical area of 1033.54 hectares and falls under the 577414 pincode. Tirthahalli is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Aralapura 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 Aralapura

According to the 2011 Census, Aralapura village had a total population of 1,289 people, including 610 males and 679 females, living in 325 households. The sex ratio was 1,113 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.05%, with male literacy at 87.43% and female literacy at 75.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 114, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Aralapura

Aralapura 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 Aralapura

Aralapura 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 72.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tirthahalli to Aralapura is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Aralapura is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aralapura

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

Health Facilities in Aralapura

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

FAQs about Aralapura