Sorakayalahalli - Sidlaghatta, Chikkaballapura

Sorakayalahalli is a village situated in the Sidlaghatta taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidlaghatta and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Thummanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sorakayalahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sorakayalahalli is 624227. The village covers a total geographical area of 260.35 hectares and falls under the 562104 pincode. Sidlaghatta is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Sorakayalahalli

As per Census 2011, Sorakayalahalli village has a total population of 345 people, consisting of 176 males and 169 females. The village has 84 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 46 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 196 literate and 149 illiterate residents. Additionally, 170 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population345176169
Child Population (0–6 yrs)462422
Scheduled Castes (SC)1708585
Literate Population19611779
Illiterate Population1495990

Nearby Villages of Sorakayalahalli

Sorakayalahalli 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)
ThummanahalliNorth-East0.93 km
DoddadasarahalliWest1.00 km
ChikkadasarahalliSouth-West1.74 km
BarlahalliEast1.81 km
ByranaikanahalliNorth-West2.13 km
MallasettipuraNorth-East2.22 km
ThippenahalliNorth2.32 km
NarayanadasarahalliSouth2.58 km
HujagurNorth-East2.92 km
DabarganahalliNorth-West2.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sorakayalahalli

Sorakayalahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sidlaghatta, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sidlaghatta to Sorakayalahalli is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Sorakayalahalli 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 Sorakayalahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Sorakayalahalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sorakayalahalli

Where is Sorakayalahalli located?

Sorakayalahalli village is located in Sidlaghatta Taluka, Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sorakayalahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Sorakayalahalli is Thummanahalli.

What is the pincode of Sorakayalahalli?

The pincode of Sorakayalahalli is 562104.

What is the population of Sorakayalahalli?

Sorakayalahalli has a total population of 345, including 176 males and 169 females.

How many households are there in Sorakayalahalli?

There are 84 households in Sorakayalahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Sorakayalahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sorakayalahalli is 56.81%. Male literacy is 66.48% and female literacy is 46.75%.