Sondekere - Hiriyur, Chitradurga

Sondekere is a village situated in the Hiriyur taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hiriyur and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. M.d.kote serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sondekere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sondekere is 606051. The village covers a total geographical area of 1200.2 hectares and falls under the 577532 pincode. Chitradurga is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Sondekere 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 Sondekere

As per Census 2011, Sondekere village has a total population of 2,320 people, consisting of 1,144 males and 1,176 females. The village has 514 households and a sex ratio of 1,027 females per 1,000 males. There are 257 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,532 literate and 788 illiterate residents. Additionally, 379 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 406 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sondekere

Sondekere 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 Sondekere

Sondekere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bellenahalli, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chitradurga to Sondekere is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sondekere

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

Health Facilities in Sondekere

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

FAQs about Sondekere