Arakere - Kunigal, Tumakuru

Arakere is a village situated in the Kunigal taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 7 km from Kunigal and around 48 km from Tumkur. Hosahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arakere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arakere is 612607. The village covers a total geographical area of 298.12 hectares and falls under the 572130 pincode. Kunigal is the nearest town, located about 7 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 Kunigal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bengaluru Rural Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Arakere

According to the 2011 Census, Arakere village had a total population of 735 people, including 386 males and 349 females, living in 178 households. The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.54%, with male literacy at 86.04% and female literacy at 59.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 60, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dobbspet, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kunigal to Arakere is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Arakere is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 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