Somanathapura - Chelur, Chikkaballapura

Somanathapura is a village situated in the Chelur taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from Bagepalli and around 66 km from Chikkaballapur. Somanathapura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somanathapura is 623953. The village covers a total geographical area of 1083.58 hectares and falls under the 561212 pincode. Bagepalli is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Somanathapura 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 Somanathapura

As per Census 2011, Somanathapura village has a total population of 2,013 people, consisting of 1,069 males and 944 females. The village has 449 households and a sex ratio of 883 females per 1,000 males. There are 191 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,006 literate and 1,007 illiterate residents. Additionally, 683 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 335 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Somanathapura

Somanathapura 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 Somanathapura

Somanathapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tanakallu, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagepalli to Somanathapura is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Somanathapura is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Somanathapura

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

Health Facilities in Somanathapura

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

FAQs about Somanathapura