Arasangi - Kolhar, Vijayapura

Arasangi is a village situated in the Kolhar taluka of Vijayapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from Basavana Bagevadi and around 58 km from Bijapur. Arashanagi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arasangi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arasangi is 599475. The village covers a total geographical area of 467.5 hectares and falls under the 586216 pincode. Basavana Bagevadi is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Arasangi

According to the 2011 Census, Arasangi village had a total population of 1,117 people, including 574 males and 543 females, living in 216 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.06%, with male literacy at 69.66% and female literacy at 45.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 103.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,117574543
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1567383
Scheduled Castes (SC)1034954
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population558349209
Illiterate Population559225334

Nearby Villages of Arasangi

Arasangi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SulakhodNorth-West2.03 km
AkalwadiEast2.12 km
KaulgiNorth2.78 km
Gani R.cSouth3.34 km
SeekalwadiEast3.42 km
Maradagi (r.c)South3.71 km
BhaganagarNorth-West3.94 km
Siddanath R.cSouth-West4.12 km
Bisalakoppa (r.c)South-West4.29 km
TadalgiNorth-West4.39 km

Transport and Connectivity of Arasangi

Arasangi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Angadgeri Halt, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basavana Bagevadi to Arasangi is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Arasangi is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arasangi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Arasangi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Arasangi

Where is Arasangi located?

Arasangi village is located in Kolhar Taluka, Vijayapura district, Karnataka, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Arasangi?

The Gram Panchayat of Arasangi is Arashanagi.

What is the pincode of Arasangi?

The pincode of Arasangi is 586216.

What is the population of Arasangi?

Arasangi had a total population of 1,117, including 574 males and 543 females.

How many households are there in Arasangi?

Arasangi had 216 households.

What is the literacy rate in Arasangi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Arasangi was 58.06%. Male literacy was 69.66% and female literacy was 45.43%.