Arasikere - Pavagada, Tumakuru

Arasikere is a village situated in the Pavagada taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 29 km from Pavagada and around 124 km from Tumkur. Arasikere village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arasikere is 610625. The village covers a total geographical area of 2087.18 hectares and falls under the 572116 pincode. Pavagada is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Arasikere

According to the 2011 Census, Arasikere village had a total population of 3,661 people, including 1,838 males and 1,823 females, living in 823 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.42%, with male literacy at 83.09% and female literacy at 61.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 640, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 404.

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

Nearby Villages of Arasikere

Arasikere 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 Arasikere

Arasikere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Challakere, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pavagada to Arasikere is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Arasikere is about 124 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arasikere

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

Health Facilities in Arasikere

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

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