Somasettyhalli - Gauribidanur, Chikkaballapura

Somasettyhalli is a village situated in the Gauribidanur taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gauribidanur and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Taridalu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Somasettyhalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somasettyhalli is 623226. The village covers a total geographical area of 853.13 hectares and falls under the 561206 pincode. Gauribidanur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Somasettyhalli

According to the 2011 Census, Somasettyhalli village had a total population of 1,387 people, including 677 males and 710 females, living in 308 households. The sex ratio was 1,049 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.96%, with male literacy at 79.46% and female literacy at 62.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 483, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 213.

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

Nearby Villages of Somasettyhalli

Somasettyhalli 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 Somasettyhalli

Somasettyhalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Thondebhavi, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gauribidanur to Somasettyhalli is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Somasettyhalli is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Somasettyhalli

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

Health Facilities in Somasettyhalli

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

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