Solur - Devanahalli, Bengaluru Rural

Solur is a village situated in the Devanahalli taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from Devanahalli and around 45 km from Bangalore Rural. Vishwanathpura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Solur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Solur is 625306. The village covers a total geographical area of 272.29 hectares. Devanahalli is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Solur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Devanahalli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chikkballapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Solur

According to the 2011 Census, Solur village had a total population of 1,101 people, including 564 males and 537 females, living in 255 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.88%, with male literacy at 88.59% and female literacy at 70.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 160, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 137.

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

Nearby Villages of Solur

Solur 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 Solur

Public transport in the Solur is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Devanhalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 6.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devanahalli to Solur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Solur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Solur

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

Health Facilities in Solur

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

FAQs about Solur