Somathanahalli - Devanahalli, Bengaluru Rural

Somathanahalli is a village situated in the Devanahalli taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from Devanahalli and around 35 km from Bangalore Rural. Gangavara Chowdappanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Somathanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somathanahalli is 625464. The village covers a total geographical area of 459.05 hectares. Devanahalli is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Somathanahalli 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 Somathanahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Somathanahalli village had a total population of 1,206 people, including 626 males and 580 females, living in 247 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.31%, with male literacy at 87.84% and female literacy at 70.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 132.

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

Nearby Villages of Somathanahalli

Somathanahalli 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 Somathanahalli

Public transport in the Somathanahalli is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Devanhalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 5.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devanahalli to Somathanahalli is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Somathanahalli is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Somathanahalli

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

Health Facilities in Somathanahalli

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

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