Somaghatta - Chilamathur, Sri Sathya Sai

Somaghatta is a village situated in the Chilamathur mandal of Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from Chilamathur and around 132 km from Anantapur. Somaghatta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somaghatta is 595592. The village covers a total geographical area of 1753 hectares and falls under the 515601 pincode. Hindupur is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Somaghatta

According to the 2011 Census, Somaghatta village had a total population of 2,963 people, including 1,477 males and 1,486 females, living in 680 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.39%, with male literacy at 70.05% and female literacy at 44.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 353, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 76.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Somaghatta

Somaghatta 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Somaghatta

Somaghatta is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chakarlapalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hindupur to Somaghatta is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anantapur to Somaghatta is about 132 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Somaghatta

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

Health Facilities in Somaghatta

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

FAQs about Somaghatta