Soluru - Magadi, Bengaluru South

Soluru is a village situated in the Magadi taluka of Bengaluru South district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Magadi and around 47 km from Ramanagara. Solur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Soluru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Soluru is 625888. The village covers a total geographical area of 430.76 hectares and falls under the 562127 pincode. Magadi is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Soluru

As per Census 2011, Soluru village has a total population of 3,919 people, consisting of 1,949 males and 1,970 females. The village has 907 households and a sex ratio of 1,010 females per 1,000 males. There are 408 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,752 literate and 1,167 illiterate residents. Additionally, 926 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 36 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,9191,9491,970
Child Population (0–6 yrs)408212196
Scheduled Castes (SC)926451475
Scheduled Tribes (ST)361917
Literate Population2,7521,4631,289
Illiterate Population1,167486681

Nearby Villages of Soluru

Soluru 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)
RamanahalliNorth-East1.40 km
ThubarapalyaNorth-West1.60 km
ThattekereNorth1.81 km
ChikkasoluruSouth2.02 km
KudaluruSouth-East2.16 km
RanganabettaNorth-East2.32 km
LingenahalliEast2.40 km
SomedevanahalliSouth-West2.52 km
OmbathanakunteNorth-West2.52 km
GoruruNorth-East2.70 km

Transport and Connectivity of Soluru

Soluru 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 39.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Magadi to Soluru is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ramanagara to Soluru is about 47 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 Soluru

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

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

Health Facilities in Soluru

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Soluru 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 Soluru

Where is Soluru located?

Soluru village is located in Magadi Taluka, Bengaluru South district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Soluru?

The Gram Panchayat of Soluru is Solur.

What is the pincode of Soluru?

The pincode of Soluru is 562127.

What is the population of Soluru?

Soluru has a total population of 3,919, including 1,949 males and 1,970 females.

How many households are there in Soluru?

There are 907 households in Soluru.

What is the literacy rate in Soluru?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Soluru is 70.22%. Male literacy is 75.06% and female literacy is 65.43%.