Arkera

Arkera is a village located in Shorapur taluka of Yadgir district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 34km away from sub-district headquarter Shorapur (tehsildar office) and 75km away from district headquarter Yadgir. As per 2009 stats, Arakera J is the gram panchayat of Arkera village.

Here you can discover what makes Arkera unique in its vibrant Shorapur-Yadgir region. You’ll see Arkera’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Arkera

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Arkera is 620928. The village spans a total geographical area of 2333.7 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 585216. Talikota is nearest town to Arkera village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 27km away.

When it comes to local governance, Arkera village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Shorapur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raichur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Arkera

Population of Arkera

According to the 2011 Census, Arkera has a total population of about 2,204, with approximately 1,124 males and 1,080 females. The sex ratio is around 960 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 334 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 491 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 415. The overall literacy rate is approximately 44.69%, with male literacy at about 57.38% and female literacy near 31.48%. There are around 411 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Arkera's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Arkera

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Arkera. As per the 2011 stats, Arkera had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Arkera

Knowing the nearby villages of Arkera helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Arkera.

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