Somalapuram - D.Hirehal, Ananthapuramu

Somalapuram is a village situated in the D.Hirehal mandal of Ananthapuramu district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from D.hirehal and around 118 km from Anantapur. Somalapuram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somalapuram is 594653. The village covers a total geographical area of 1174 hectares and falls under the 515865 pincode. Bellary (karnataka) is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Somalapuram village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Somalapuram

As per Census 2011, Somalapuram village has a total population of 1,712 people, consisting of 881 males and 831 females. The village has 384 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 225 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 990 literate and 722 illiterate residents. Additionally, 441 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Somalapuram are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,712881831
Child Population (0–6 yrs)225109116
Scheduled Castes (SC)441226215
Scheduled Tribes (ST)523
Literate Population990591399
Illiterate Population722290432

Nearby Villages of Somalapuram

Somalapuram 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KaradihalliWest3.21 km
NagalapuramNorth-East4.78 km
ElanjiSouth-East4.80 km
SirekolaWest5.15 km
HosanagalapuraSouth-West5.17 km
KudulurSouth-East5.27 km
PennammanahalliSouth-West6.00 km
PulakurthiNorth6.41 km
SwamikereWest7.04 km
MurudiWest7.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Somalapuram

Somalapuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Somalapuram, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bellary (karnataka) to Somalapuram is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anantapur to Somalapuram is about 118 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Somalapuram

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Somalapuram

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Somalapuram

Where is Somalapuram located?

Somalapuram village is located in D.Hirehal Mandal, Ananthapuramu district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Somalapuram?

Somalapuram is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Somalapuram?

The pincode of Somalapuram is 515865.

What is the population of Somalapuram?

Somalapuram has a total population of 1,712, including 881 males and 831 females.

How many households are there in Somalapuram?

There are 384 households in Somalapuram.

What is the literacy rate in Somalapuram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Somalapuram is 57.83%. Male literacy is 67.08% and female literacy is 48.01%.