Sompura - Nelamangala, Bengaluru Rural

Sompura is a village situated in the Nelamangala taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from Nelamangala and around 20 km from Bangalore Rural. Sompura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sompura is 624744. The village covers a total geographical area of 185.04 hectares. Tumkur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Sompura

As per Census 2011, Sompura village has a total population of 4,336 people, consisting of 2,278 males and 2,058 females. The village has 1,078 households and a sex ratio of 903 females per 1,000 males. There are 545 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,392 literate and 944 illiterate residents. Additionally, 493 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 190 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,3362,2782,058
Child Population (0–6 yrs)545293252
Scheduled Castes (SC)493262231
Scheduled Tribes (ST)19010189
Literate Population3,3921,8511,541
Illiterate Population944427517

Nearby Villages of Sompura

Sompura 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChandanahosahalliSouth0.97 km
ThimmanaikanahalliEast1.07 km
LakkuruNorth1.42 km
AgalakuppaWest1.65 km
YedehalliSouth-East1.84 km
PemmanahalliEast2.02 km
MaddenahalliNorth-East2.47 km
SrinivasapuraSouth-East2.56 km
BharathipuraSouth-East2.67 km
NijagalNorth-West2.76 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sompura

Sompura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dobbspet, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tumkur to Sompura is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Sompura is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sompura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sompura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Sompura

Where is Sompura located?

Sompura village is located in Nelamangala Taluka, Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sompura?

Sompura is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the population of Sompura?

Sompura has a total population of 4,336, including 2,278 males and 2,058 females.

How many households are there in Sompura?

There are 1,078 households in Sompura.

What is the literacy rate in Sompura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sompura is 78.23%. Male literacy is 81.26% and female literacy is 74.88%.