Somalapura - Gudibanda, Chikkaballapura

Somalapura is a village situated in the Gudibanda taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gudibanda and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Ullodu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Somalapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somalapura is 623714. The village covers a total geographical area of 111.44 hectares and falls under the 561209 pincode. Gudibanda is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Somalapura 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 Somalapura

According to the 2011 Census, Somalapura village had a total population of 94 people, including 47 males and 47 females, living in 24 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.52%, with male literacy at 60.47% and female literacy at 58.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 93.

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

Nearby Villages of Somalapura

Somalapura 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 Somalapura

Public transport in the Somalapura is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Viduraswattha, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gudibanda to Somalapura is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Somalapura is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Somalapura

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

Health Facilities in Somalapura

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

FAQs about Somalapura