Solur - Hosakote, Bengaluru Rural

Solur is a village situated in the Hosakote taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from Hosakote and around 31 km from Bangalore Rural. Orohalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Solur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Solur is 625636. The village covers a total geographical area of 231.87 hectares. Hosakote is the nearest town, located about 10 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 Hosakote 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 873 people, including 455 males and 418 females, living in 164 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.51%, with male literacy at 87.16% and female literacy at 71.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 156.

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Devangonthi, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosakote to Solur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Solur is about 31 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 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