Somnal

Somnal is a village located in Basavana Bagevadi taluka of Bijapur district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 24km away from sub-district headquarter Basavana Bagevadi (tehsildar office) and 76km away from district headquarter Bijapur. As per 2009 stats, Sasanur is the gram panchayat of Somnal village.

Here you can discover what makes Somnal unique in its vibrant Basavana Bagevadi-Bijapur region. You’ll see Somnal’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Somnal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Somnal is 599540. The village spans a total geographical area of 1001.7 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 586112. Basavana Bagevadi is nearest town to Somnal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 24km away.

When it comes to local governance, Somnal village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Devar Hippargi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Vijayapura Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Somnal

Population of Somnal

According to the 2011 Census, Somnal has a total population of about 1,296, with approximately 653 males and 643 females. The sex ratio is around 984 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 188 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 141 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 90. The overall literacy rate is approximately 53.55%, with male literacy at about 64.93% and female literacy near 41.99%. There are around 244 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Somnal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Somnal

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Somnal. As per the 2011 stats, Somnal had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Somnal

Knowing the nearby villages of Somnal helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Somnal.

Frequently Asked Questions about Somnal