Arlwad - Haliyal, Uttara Kannada

Arlwad is a village situated in the Haliyal taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Haliyal and around 149 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Aralwad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arlwad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arlwad is 602833. The village covers a total geographical area of 208.09 hectares and falls under the 581356 pincode. Haliyal is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Arlwad

As per Census 2011, Arlwad village has a total population of 2,148 people, consisting of 1,047 males and 1,101 females. The village has 481 households and a sex ratio of 1,051 females per 1,000 males. There are 248 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,355 literate and 793 illiterate residents. Additionally, 31 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 119 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Arlwad are given below:

Nearby Villages of Arlwad

Arlwad 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 Arlwad

Arlwad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhistenhatti, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haliyal to Arlwad is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Arlwad is about 149 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arlwad

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

Health Facilities in Arlwad

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

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