Arankal is an inhabited village in Chitapur Taluk of Gulbarga district, Karnataka. Its Census village code is 620592, the Census 2011 record lists 4,845 people in 788 households and the reported area is 2,264.07 hectares. The local references include Arankal Gram Panchayat, Chitapur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Gulbarga at about 55 km.
In short:
Arankal is a village in Chitapur Taluk, Gulbarga district, Karnataka, India. The available record shows Census village code 620592 and 4,845 people in 788 households.
Village Code620592
Population4,845
Households788
Area2,264.07 hectares
Nearest TownGulbarga
Detailed village profile
Arankal at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 4,845 people, 2,264.07 hectares of reported area and Gulbarga as the nearest town reference for Arankal, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Arankal falls under Chitapur Taluk in Gulbarga district, Karnataka.
The Census village code is 620592.
The record lists 4,845 people living in 788 households.
The reported village area is 2,264.07 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Gulbarga.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Village Facts
Village
Arankal
Census Village Code
620592
State
Karnataka
State Census Code
29
District
Gulbarga
District Census Code
579
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Chitapur
Sub-district Census Code
05585
CD Block
Chitapur
Gram Panchayat
Arankal
Households
788
Population
4,845
Male Population
2,413
Female Population
2,432
Sex Ratio
1,007.87
Area
2,264.07 hectares
Area
22.64 sq km
Nearest Town
Gulbarga
Nearest Town Distance
55 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
585322
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density214 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.15 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share52.67%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.08%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share3%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Arankal in the official administrative record. Census village code 620592, Arankal Gram Panchayat and Chitapur CD Block.
State Census Code
29
District Census Code
579
Sub-district Census Code
05585
Village Census Code
620592
CD Block Code
0153
CD Block Name
Chitapur
Gram Panchayat Name
Arankal
Location and Distance
Gulbarga is the nearest town listed for Arankal, about 55 km away. Gulbarga is listed as the district headquarters at about 55 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Chitapur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
68 km
District Headquarter
Gulbarga
Distance from District Headquarter
55 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Gulbarga
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
55 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Gulbarga
Distance within State/UT
55 km
Nearest Town
Gulbarga
Distance from Nearest Town
55 km
Total Geographical Area
2,264.07 hectares
Area
22.64 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 4,845 people in 788 households, with 2,413 male residents and 2,432 female residents. The average household size is 6.15, and SC share is 52.67% and ST share is 0.08% for Arankal. Population density works out to about 214 people per sq km.
Total Households
788
Total Population
4,845
Male Population
2,413
Female Population
2,432
Sex Ratio
1,007.87
Average Household Size
6.15
SC Population
2,552
SC Male Population
1,287
SC Female Population
1,265
SC Population Share
52.67
ST Population
4
ST Male Population
3
ST Female Population
1
ST Population Share
0.08
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Arankal list 6 government primary schools and 2 government middle schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
6
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
6
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Arankal. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
TB Clinic Count
1
TB Clinic Doctors Total Strength Count
1
TB Clinic Doctors In Position Count
1
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff Total Strength Count
1
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Arankal include hand pump water, treated tap water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
260.75 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Arankal include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
State Highway
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Arankal include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Power-supply rows show electricity details reported for domestic, farm and public use in Arankal.
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Arankal show that reported agricultural commodities include Jowar, net sown area is 1,716.84 hectares and irrigated land is 52.32 hectares (3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Jowar
Forest Area In Hectares
15.83 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
138.93
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
22.28 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
38.62 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
70.82 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
1716.84
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
1,664.52 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
52.32
Canals Area In Hectares
8.09 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
4.04 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
40.19 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Noindex
False
Map and Location
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Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.