Arkera Khalsa - Shorapur, Yadgir

Arkera Khalsa is a village situated in the Shorapur taluka of Yadgir district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shorapur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Yadgir. Arkera.k serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arkera Khalsa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arkera Khalsa is 621052. The village covers a total geographical area of 1221.67 hectares and falls under the 585216 pincode. Shorapur is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

Arkera Khalsa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shorapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raichur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Arkera Khalsa

According to the 2011 Census, Arkera Khalsa village had a total population of 3,296 people, including 1,664 males and 1,632 females, living in 561 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.48%, with male literacy at 64.93% and female literacy at 46.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 607, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 756.

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

Nearby Villages of Arkera Khalsa

Arkera Khalsa 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 Arkera Khalsa

Arkera Khalsa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Thangundi, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shorapur to Arkera Khalsa is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yadgir to Arkera Khalsa is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arkera Khalsa

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

Health Facilities in Arkera Khalsa

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

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