Arekal village, Adoni mandal | Pincode 518302

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LGD code: 594087
Pincode: 518302
Post office: Adoni Arts College
Population: 2,499
Households: 380
Literacy rate: 50.5%
Sex ratio: 1329 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,321
Distance to district centre: 22 km
Distance to mandal centre: 7 km
Distance to Amaravati: 363 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 226 km
Nearest railway station: Adoni · 11 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Dr. Md. Abdul Kaleem · 9 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Arekal compares

By population, Arekal ranks #14 of 38 villages in Adoni mandal.

Literacy rate

50.5%

+12.9% vs mandal average

Arekal: 50.5%
Adoni mandal: 37.6%
Kurnool district: 52.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,329

+340 vs mandal average

Arekal: 1,329
Adoni mandal: 989

Household size

people per home

6.6

+1.2 vs mandal average

Arekal: 6.6
Adoni mandal: 5.4

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Arekal at a glance

Arekal is a village of 2,499 people in 380 households (Census 2011) in Adoni mandal, Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh, the 14th-largest of 38 villages in Adoni mandal. Literacy is 51%, 13 points above the mandal average of 38% and the sex ratio is 1,329 women per 1,000 men. It lies 22 km from the Kurnool district centre, 14 km from H Murvari, the nearest town, 11 km from Adoni railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 518302, served by Adoni Arts College post office; the LGD village code is 594087. Mapped within or next to the village: primary school. The village votes in Yemmiganur assembly constituency, represented by MLA B. Jayanageswara Reddy. The population is estimated at 2,721 in 2026, up 9% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Arekal · this village	2,499	51%	—
Bychigeri · Adoni	2,735	41%	3 km SW
Kapati · Adoni	3,675	35%	3.6 km W
Kotekal · Maski	1,090	42%	3.8 km NE
Kotekal · Yemmiganur	6,115	37%	3.8 km NE
S.Kondapuram · Adoni	315	41%	4.3 km SW
Sambagallu · Adoni	1,574	51%	4.4 km S

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Arekal

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 16
Power hours (winter): 16
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 1
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: Yes
Commercial bank: Yes
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: ADONI
Distance to nearest town (km): 12
Distance to district HQ (km): 92
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 12
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): AREKAL
Total area (ha): 605
Irrigated area (ha): 6
Forest area (ha): 38

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Arekal

LGD code: 594087
Pincode: 518302
Post office: Adoni Arts College
Population (Census 2011): 2,499
Population (projected 2026): 2,721
Households: 380
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1329
Literacy rate: 50.5%
Coordinates: 15.65975°N, 77.36726°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Kurnool
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Yemmiganur
Member of Parliament: Bastipati Nagaraju Panchalingala
Member of Legislative Assembly: B. Jayanageswara Reddy
Block / Mandal: Adoni

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Kurnool district level

Then & Now

Arekal — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,499

Census 2011 baseline

+8.9%

Population · 2026

2,721

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

380

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

—

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 2,499Census 2011
Households: 380Census 2011
Literacy rate: 50.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1329 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,7212026 proj. · +8.9% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 2,64,260MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 2,05,067MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 4,12,94,823ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 918NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 57.0%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.9%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 73.5%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 58.6%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 72.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Kurnool district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 84,907PMAY-G · 84,907 of 2,47,114 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Kurnool district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,43,764Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Kurnool district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Notable places in Arekal

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

4 places mapped

School· 3
Mosque· 1

Religion

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Mosque
MASJID
📍 146 m awayOSM
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Education

School
APRSC AREKAL
📍 687 m awayOSM
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School
social wealfare school
📍 902 m awayOSM
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School
ZPHS
📍 1.0 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Arekal

Mandal centre

Adoni · ≈ 7.1 km

≈ 15 min by car · 17 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Kurnool · ≈ 22 km

≈ 45 min by car · 53 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 12,500 people

H Murvari · ≈ 14 km

≈ 29 min by car · 34 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Amaravati363 kmcapital
Hyderabad226 km
Bengaluru300 km
Chennai424 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationAdoni11 km
Bus stopBus Stop9 km
Hospital / PHCDr. Md. Abdul Kaleem9 km
ATM / bankSBI, Yemmiganur17 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil20 km
CollegeSri Venkateswara animal husbandry University8 km
Police stationII Town police station11 km

Village amenities · Census 2011 / OpenStreetMap within 2 km

✓ Primary school

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Arekal

1 Mosque, 1 Temple mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🕌MASJIDMosque<1 km ↗
🛕Sai baba templeTemple4.2 km ↗

Education · within 5 km

Schools & colleges near Arekal

3 mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors, nearest first. Government school lists (UDISE) will replace this when loaded.

🏫APRSC AREKALSchool<1 km ↗
🏫social wealfare schoolSchool<1 km ↗
🏫ZPHSSchool1.0 km ↗

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What is the pincode of Arekal?

The pincode of Arekal, Adoni mandal, Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh is 518302. The post office is Adoni Arts College.

Which post office delivers to Arekal?

Mail for Arekal is delivered through Adoni Arts College post office, pincode 518302, in Adoni mandal, Kurnool district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Arekal located?

Arekal is a village in Adoni mandal of Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the population of Arekal as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Arekal village has a population of 2,499 across 380 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Arekal in?

Arekal falls under the Kurnool Lok Sabha constituency (PC #18) of Andhra Pradesh.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Arekal in?

Arekal falls under the Yemmiganur assembly constituency (AC #144) of Andhra Pradesh.

What is the literacy rate in Arekal?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Arekal village is 50.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Arekal?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Arekal village is 1329 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Arekal?

12 schemes currently match residents of Arekal, including Jagananna Amma Vodi, YSR Pension Kanuka, YSR Rythu Bharosa - PM KISAN. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Arekal from Kurnool district centre?

Arekal is approximately 22 km (straight-line) from the centre of Kurnool district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Arekal?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Arekal village is 594087.

Which is the nearest town to Arekal?

H Murvari (population 12,500, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 14 km from Arekal in a straight line.

How big is Arekal compared to other villages in Adoni mandal?

Arekal ranks 14 of 38 villages in Adoni mandal by Census 2011 population (2,499 residents).

How far is Arekal from Amaravati?

Arekal is about 363 km from Amaravati in a straight line (the state capital of Andhra Pradesh); by road expect roughly 472 km.

How far is Arekal from Hyderabad?

Arekal is about 226 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 294 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Arekal?

Adoni is the nearest railway station to Arekal, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 14 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Arekal?

Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Arekal, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Arekal?

Dr. Md. Abdul Kaleem is the nearest hospital or health centre to Arekal, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Arekal?

SBI, Yemmiganur is the nearest ATM or bank to Arekal, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 22 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Arekal?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Arekal, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 26 km.

Who is the MLA of Arekal?

Arekal falls under Yemmiganur assembly constituency (AC 144). The sitting MLA is B. Jayanageswara Reddy (TDP).

Who is the MP for Arekal?

Arekal is in Kurnool Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Bastipati Nagaraju Panchalingala (TDP).

Which schools and colleges are near Arekal?

Within 5 km of Arekal: APRSC AREKAL (under 1 km), social wealfare school (under 1 km), ZPHS (1.0 km), as mapped by OpenStreetMap.

What is the population of Arekal in 2026?

Arekal is estimated at 2,721 people in 2026, up about 9% from 2,499 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Arekal in?

Andhra Pradesh falls in the Southern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, cotton, groundnut, millets, chillies) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Arekal in Kurnool district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-07
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-09
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)