Arehalla - Siddapur, Uttara Kannada

Arehalla is a village situated in the Siddapur taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Siddapur and around 138 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Tarehalli - Kansur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arehalla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arehalla is 603598. The village covers a total geographical area of 391.65 hectares and falls under the 581340 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Arehalla

As per Census 2011, Arehalla village has a total population of 367 people, consisting of 170 males and 197 females. The village has 89 households and a sex ratio of 1,158 females per 1,000 males. There are 36 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 267 literate and 100 illiterate residents. Additionally, 48 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Arehalla

Arehalla 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 Arehalla

Arehalla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kanale, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Arehalla is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Arehalla is about 138 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arehalla

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

Health Facilities in Arehalla

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

FAQs about Arehalla