Arsikeri - Harapanahalli, Vijayanagara

Arsikeri is a village situated in the Harapanahalli taluka of Vijayanagara district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from Harapanahalli and around 42 km from Davanagere. Arasikeri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arsikeri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arsikeri is 606355. The village covers a total geographical area of 1655.42 hectares and falls under the 583125 pincode. Harapanahalli is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Arsikeri

According to the 2011 Census, Arsikeri village had a total population of 6,126 people, including 3,130 males and 2,996 females, living in 1,195 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.87%, with male literacy at 74.68% and female literacy at 60.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,024, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,607.

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

Nearby Villages of Arsikeri

Arsikeri 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 Arsikeri

Arsikeri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kotturu, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Harapanahalli to Arsikeri is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Arsikeri is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arsikeri

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

Health Facilities in Arsikeri

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

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