Solamakalapalli - Bagepalli, Chikkaballapura

Solamakalapalli is a village situated in the Bagepalli taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagepalli and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Kanagamakala Palli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Solamakalapalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Solamakalapalli is 623878. The village covers a total geographical area of 438.14 hectares and falls under the 561207 pincode. Bagepalli is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Solamakalapalli

According to the 2011 Census, Solamakalapalli village had a total population of 481 people, including 240 males and 241 females, living in 120 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.29%, with male literacy at 57.97% and female literacy at 38.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 237, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 81.

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

Nearby Villages of Solamakalapalli

Solamakalapalli 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 Solamakalapalli

Public transport in the Solamakalapalli is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Devarapalle, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagepalli to Solamakalapalli is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Solamakalapalli is about 33 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 Solamakalapalli

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

Health Facilities in Solamakalapalli

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

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