Sodaranal - Hosdurga, Chitradurga

Sodaranal is a village situated in the Hosdurga taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hosdurga and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Hunuvinadu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sodaranal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sodaranal is 605870. The village covers a total geographical area of 343.98 hectares and falls under the 577527 pincode. Hosdurga is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Sodaranal

According to the 2011 Census, Sodaranal village had a total population of 893 people, including 450 males and 443 females, living in 166 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.90%, with male literacy at 81.70% and female literacy at 59.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 212, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 48.

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

Nearby Villages of Sodaranal

Sodaranal 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 Sodaranal

Public transport in the Sodaranal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hosdurga Road, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosdurga to Sodaranal is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Sodaranal is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sodaranal

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

Health Facilities in Sodaranal

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

FAQs about Sodaranal