Somaguddu - Challakere, Chitradurga

Somaguddu is a village situated in the Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Challakere and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Somaguddu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somaguddu is 605341. The village covers a total geographical area of 1250.89 hectares and falls under the 577522 pincode. Challakere is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Somaguddu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Challakere Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chitradurga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Somaguddu

According to the 2011 Census, Somaguddu village had a total population of 2,054 people, including 1,018 males and 1,036 females, living in 444 households. The sex ratio was 1,018 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.82%, with male literacy at 80.79% and female literacy at 64.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 936, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 101.

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

Nearby Villages of Somaguddu

Somaguddu 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 Somaguddu

Public transport in the Somaguddu is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Soma Guddu, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Challakere to Somaguddu is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Somaguddu is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Somaguddu

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

Health Facilities in Somaguddu

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

FAQs about Somaguddu