Someswara - Gudibanda, Chikkaballapura

Someswara is a village situated in the Gudibanda taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gudibanda and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Somenahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Someswara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Someswara is 623784. The village covers a total geographical area of 275.28 hectares and falls under the 561209 pincode. Gudibanda is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Someswara 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 Someswara

As per Census 2011, Someswara village has a total population of 1,208 people, consisting of 597 males and 611 females. The village has 314 households and a sex ratio of 1,023 females per 1,000 males. There are 107 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 750 literate and 458 illiterate residents. Additionally, 211 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 36 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,208597611
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1074364
Scheduled Castes (SC)211100111
Scheduled Tribes (ST)361521
Literate Population750435315
Illiterate Population458162296

Nearby Villages of Someswara

Someswara 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)
JantibhoyinahalliNorth-West1.46 km
S.devaganahalliSouth-East1.58 km
GeggilarallahalliWest1.64 km
NallappanahalliNorth-East1.85 km
S.kurubarahalliSouth-East2.56 km
GanganahalliNorth-West2.65 km
BoyanahalliSouth2.72 km
Pyala ChinnepalliWest2.80 km
SomenahalliNorth2.98 km
UppakuntahalliNorth-East3.00 km

Transport and Connectivity of Someswara

Someswara 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 37.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gudibanda to Someswara is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Someswara 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 Someswara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Someswara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Someswara

Where is Someswara located?

Someswara village is located in Gudibanda Taluka, Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Someswara?

The Gram Panchayat of Someswara is Somenahalli.

What is the pincode of Someswara?

The pincode of Someswara is 561209.

What is the population of Someswara?

Someswara has a total population of 1,208, including 597 males and 611 females.

How many households are there in Someswara?

There are 314 households in Someswara.

What is the literacy rate in Someswara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Someswara is 62.09%. Male literacy is 72.86% and female literacy is 51.55%.