Somenahalli - Gudibanda, Chikkaballapura

Somenahalli is a village situated in the Gudibanda taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gudibanda and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Somenahalli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somenahalli is 623757. The village covers a total geographical area of 690.62 hectares and falls under the 561209 pincode. Gudibanda is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Somenahalli 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 Somenahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Somenahalli village had a total population of 2,571 people, including 1,338 males and 1,233 females, living in 608 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.78%, with male literacy at 81.54% and female literacy at 63.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 285, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 616.

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

Nearby Villages of Somenahalli

Somenahalli 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 Somenahalli

Somenahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chik Ballapur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gudibanda to Somenahalli is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Somenahalli is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Somenahalli

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

Health Facilities in Somenahalli

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

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