Sonaganahalli - Gauribidanur, Chikkaballapura

Sonaganahalli is a village situated in the Gauribidanur taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gauribidanur and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Sonaganahalli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonaganahalli is 623215. The village covers a total geographical area of 960.67 hectares and falls under the 561210 pincode. Gauribidanur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Sonaganahalli 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 Sonaganahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Sonaganahalli village had a total population of 1,785 people, including 873 males and 912 females, living in 425 households. The sex ratio was 1,045 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.63%, with male literacy at 78.95% and female literacy at 62.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 264, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 465.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonaganahalli

Sonaganahalli 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 Sonaganahalli

Public transport in the Sonaganahalli is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Someshwara, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gauribidanur to Sonaganahalli is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Sonaganahalli is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonaganahalli

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

Health Facilities in Sonaganahalli

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

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