Somayajalahalli - Chintamani, Chikkaballapura

Somayajalahalli is a village situated in the Chintamani taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chintamani and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Bhommisettihalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Somayajalahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somayajalahalli is 624481. The village covers a total geographical area of 300.2 hectares and falls under the 563125 pincode. Chintamani is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Somayajalahalli

As per Census 2011, Somayajalahalli village has a total population of 388 people, consisting of 199 males and 189 females. The village has 88 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 47 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 213 literate and 175 illiterate residents. Additionally, 106 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 59 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population388199189
Child Population (0–6 yrs)472819
Scheduled Castes (SC)1065155
Scheduled Tribes (ST)593425
Literate Population21312687
Illiterate Population17573102

Nearby Villages of Somayajalahalli

Somayajalahalli 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)
KurlapalligaddeNorth1.21 km
MyakalasonnenahalliSouth1.29 km
KanisettyhalliWest1.39 km
AgraharaNorth-East1.82 km
Bhoomi Setti HalliNorth1.88 km
BadagavarahalliSouth-West2.03 km
GudarlahalliEast2.07 km
MarimakalahalliSouth-West2.18 km
C. KurupalliWest2.27 km
KongathimmanahalliSouth-East2.29 km

Transport and Connectivity of Somayajalahalli

Somayajalahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chintamani, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chintamani to Somayajalahalli is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Somayajalahalli is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Somayajalahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Somayajalahalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Somayajalahalli

Where is Somayajalahalli located?

Somayajalahalli village is located in Chintamani Taluka, Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Somayajalahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Somayajalahalli is Bhommisettihalli.

What is the pincode of Somayajalahalli?

The pincode of Somayajalahalli is 563125.

What is the population of Somayajalahalli?

Somayajalahalli has a total population of 388, including 199 males and 189 females.

How many households are there in Somayajalahalli?

There are 88 households in Somayajalahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Somayajalahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Somayajalahalli is 54.90%. Male literacy is 63.32% and female literacy is 46.03%.