Arechakanahalli village, Maddur taluk | Pincode 571422

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LGD code: 614636
Pincode: 571422
Post office: Bharathinagar
Population: 1,122
Households: 259
Literacy rate: 54.9%
Sex ratio: 1000 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 522
Distance to district centre: 41 km
Distance to mandal centre: 32 km
Distance to Bengaluru: 85 km
Distance to Chennai: 361 km
Nearest railway station: Hanakere · 11 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Devipura, Talagavadi Hospital · 5 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Arechakanahalli compares

By population, Arechakanahalli ranks #93 of 159 villages in Maddur mandal.

Literacy rate

54.9%

−5.6% vs mandal average

Arechakanahalli: 54.9%
Maddur mandal: 60.5%
Mandya district: 63.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,000

+3 vs mandal average

Arechakanahalli: 1,000
Maddur mandal: 997

Household size

people per home

4.3

+0.1 vs mandal average

Arechakanahalli: 4.3
Maddur mandal: 4.2

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

Arechakanahalli at a glance

Arechakanahalli is a village of 1,122 people in 259 households (Census 2011) in Maddur taluk, Mandya district, Karnataka, the 93rd-largest of 159 villages in Maddur taluk. Literacy is 55%, 6 points below the taluk average of 61% and the sex ratio is 1,000 women per 1,000 men. It lies 41 km from the Mandya district centre, 19 km from Besagarahalli, the nearest town, 11 km from Hanakere railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 571422, served by Bharathinagar post office; the LGD village code is 614636. The nearest hospital or health centre is Devipura, Talagavadi Hospital, 5 km away. The village votes in Channapatna assembly constituency, represented by MLA H.D. Kumaraswamy. The population is estimated at 1,274 in 2026, up 14% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Arechakanahalli · this village	1,122	55%	—
Karadakere · Maddur	2,844	60%	1 km N
Gudigere · Maddur	1,399	65%	2.6 km E
Yadaganahalli · Maddur	2,332	60%	3.5 km W
Manigere · Maddur	2,434	61%	3.7 km E
Doddarasinakere · Maddur	9,541	65%	4.4 km NE
Kadilavagilu · Maddur	2,768	58%	4.5 km W

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Arechakanahalli

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
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: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
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: MADDUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 16
Distance to district HQ (km): 21
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 16
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): K. SETTIHALLI
Total area (ha): 230.07
Irrigated area (ha): 134.18
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Arechakanahalli

LGD code: 614636
Pincode: 571422
Post office: Bharathinagar
Population (Census 2011): 1,122
Population (projected 2026): 1,274
Households: 259
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1000
Literacy rate: 54.9%
Coordinates: 12.47067°N, 77.00127°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Bangalore Rural
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Channapatna
Member of Parliament: C. N. Manjunath
Member of Legislative Assembly: H.D. Kumaraswamy
Block / Mandal: Maddur

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 Mandya district level

Then & Now

Arechakanahalli — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,122

Census 2011 baseline

+13.5%

Population · 2026

1,274

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

259

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

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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: 1,122Census 2011
Households: 259Census 2011
Literacy rate: 54.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1000 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,2742026 proj. · +13.5% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 1,44,038MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 63,823MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 5,37,39,456ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,041NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 78.3%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.4%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 86.7%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 47.0%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 70.9%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Mandya district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 1,46,837PMAY-G · 1,46,837 of 9,44,140 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Mandya district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,278Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Mandya 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.

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Getting there

How to reach Arechakanahalli

Mandal centre

Maddur · ≈ 32 km

≈ 1 h 6 min by car · 1 h 18 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Mandya · ≈ 41 km

≈ 1 h 25 min by car · 1 h 41 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,669 people

Besagarahalli · ≈ 19 km

≈ 38 min by car · 45 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bengaluru85 kmcapital
Chennai361 km
Hyderabad569 km
Mumbai857 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationHanakere11 km
Bus stopBus Stop12 km
Hospital / PHCDevipura, Talagavadi Hospital5 km
ATM / bankIndia 1 ATM12 km
Petrol pumpHindustan Petroleum4 km
CollegeGovernment College for Women12 km
Police stationK M Doddi Police Station4 km

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September 2026

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Ex-soldier, daughter killed during property dispute in Karnataka

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Karnataka ‘pseudo-Naxal’ held over threat linked to local polls, land dispute

Reported by The Indian Express.

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Karnataka launches village-level water budgeting to strengthen water security

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Ex-soldier, daughter killed during property dispute in Karnataka
The Siasat Daily6h ago
Karnataka ‘pseudo-Naxal’ held over threat linked to local polls, land dispute
The Indian Express9h ago
Karnataka launches village-level water budgeting to strengthen water security
Udayavani2 days ago
Karnataka HC asks SEC to go ahead with panchayat polls after State says ward formation, reservation complete
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This farmhouse in Karnataka's village of Tulasigeri is a testament to modest living
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What is the pincode of Arechakanahalli?

The pincode of Arechakanahalli, Maddur taluk, Mandya district, Karnataka is 571422. The post office is Bharathinagar.

Which post office delivers to Arechakanahalli?

Mail for Arechakanahalli is delivered through Bharathinagar post office, pincode 571422, in Maddur taluk, Mandya district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Arechakanahalli located?

Arechakanahalli is a village in Maddur taluk of Mandya district, Karnataka, India.

What is the population of Arechakanahalli as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Arechakanahalli village has a population of 1,122 across 259 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Arechakanahalli in?

Arechakanahalli falls under the Bangalore Rural Lok Sabha constituency (PC #23) of Karnataka.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Arechakanahalli in?

Arechakanahalli falls under the Channapatna assembly constituency (AC #185) of Karnataka.

What is the literacy rate in Arechakanahalli?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Arechakanahalli village is 54.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Arechakanahalli?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Arechakanahalli village is 1000 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Arechakanahalli?

12 schemes currently match residents of Arechakanahalli, including Anna Bhagya, Gruha Lakshmi, Shakti (Free Bus Travel for Women). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Arechakanahalli from Mandya district centre?

Arechakanahalli is approximately 41 km (straight-line) from the centre of Mandya district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Arechakanahalli?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Arechakanahalli village is 614636.

Which is the nearest town to Arechakanahalli?

Besagarahalli (population 10,669, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 19 km from Arechakanahalli in a straight line.

How big is Arechakanahalli compared to other villages in Maddur taluk?

Arechakanahalli ranks 93 of 159 villages in Maddur taluk by Census 2011 population (1,122 residents).

How far is Arechakanahalli from Bengaluru?

Arechakanahalli is about 85 km from Bengaluru in a straight line (the state capital of Karnataka); by road expect roughly 111 km.

How far is Arechakanahalli from Chennai?

Arechakanahalli is about 361 km from Chennai in a straight line; by road expect roughly 469 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Arechakanahalli?

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

Which is the nearest bus stop to Arechakanahalli?

Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Arechakanahalli, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 16 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Arechakanahalli?

Devipura, Talagavadi Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Arechakanahalli, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Arechakanahalli?

India 1 ATM is the nearest ATM or bank to Arechakanahalli, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 16 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Arechakanahalli?

Hindustan Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Arechakanahalli, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Who is the MLA of Arechakanahalli?

Arechakanahalli falls under Channapatna assembly constituency (AC 185). The sitting MLA is H.D. Kumaraswamy (JD(S)).

Who is the MP for Arechakanahalli?

Arechakanahalli is in Bangalore Rural Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is C. N. Manjunath (BJP).

What is the population of Arechakanahalli in 2026?

Arechakanahalli is estimated at 1,274 people in 2026, up about 14% from 1,122 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Arechakanahalli in?

Karnataka falls in the Southern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, cotton, groundnut, millets, chillies) and the West Coast Plains and Ghats zone (rice, coconut, spices, rubber, plantation crops) of the ICAR classification; Arechakanahalli in Mandya 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, 2026-09-16
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)