Somerahalli - Hiriyur, Chitradurga

Somerahalli is a village situated in the Hiriyur taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hiriyur and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Uduvally serves as the Gram Panchayat for Somerahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somerahalli is 606155. The village covers a total geographical area of 700.54 hectares and falls under the 577598 pincode. Hiriyur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Somerahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Somerahalli village had a total population of 653 people, including 319 males and 334 females, living in 146 households. The sex ratio was 1,047 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.53%, with male literacy at 78.45% and female literacy at 64.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 221, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 27.

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

Nearby Villages of Somerahalli

Somerahalli 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 Somerahalli

Public transport in the Somerahalli is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Doddasiddavanha, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hiriyur to Somerahalli is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Somerahalli is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Somerahalli

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

Health Facilities in Somerahalli

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

FAQs about Somerahalli