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

As per Census 2011, Somathanahalli village has a total population of 1,206 people, consisting of 626 males and 580 females. The village has 247 households and a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males. There are 138 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 847 literate and 359 illiterate residents. Additionally, 132 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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:

FAQs about Somathanahalli