Solur - Anekal, Bengaluru Urban

Solur is a village situated in the Anekal taluka of Bengaluru Urban district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 43 km from Anekal and around 43 km from Bangalore. Vanakanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Solur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Solur is 613332. The village covers a total geographical area of 210.87 hectares. Anekal is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Solur

According to the 2011 Census, Solur village had a total population of 496 people, including 243 males and 253 females, living in 102 households. The sex ratio was 1,041 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.19%, with male literacy at 83.86% and female literacy at 60.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 359, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population496243253
Child Population (0–6 yrs)432023
Scheduled Castes (SC)359176183
Scheduled Tribes (ST)431
Literate Population327187140
Illiterate Population16956113

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KalanaikanahalliNorth1.33 km
UlimaranapalliSouth-West1.50 km
VanakanahalliNorth-East1.54 km
BidarakadahalliNorth-West2.18 km
MenasiganahalliEast2.21 km
Patnagere GollahalliNorth2.73 km
SingasandraNorth-East2.86 km
TelagarahalliNorth2.89 km
SathanurSouth-East2.91 km
GumlapuramWest3.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Solur

Public transport in the Solur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Anekal Road, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anekal to Solur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore to Solur is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Solur

Where is Solur located?

Solur village is located in Anekal Taluka, Bengaluru Urban district, Karnataka, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Solur?

The Gram Panchayat of Solur is Vanakanahalli.

What is the population of Solur?

Solur had a total population of 496, including 243 males and 253 females.

How many households are there in Solur?

Solur had 102 households.

What is the literacy rate in Solur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Solur was 72.19%. Male literacy was 83.86% and female literacy was 60.87%.