Somenahalli - Hosdurga, Chitradurga

Somenahalli is a village situated in the Hosdurga taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hosdurga and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Kurubarahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Somenahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somenahalli is 605991. The village covers a total geographical area of 280.79 hectares and falls under the 577542 pincode. Hosdurga is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Somenahalli 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 Somenahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Somenahalli village had a total population of 676 people, including 336 males and 340 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.85%, with male literacy at 78.36% and female literacy at 63.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Somenahalli

Somenahalli 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 Somenahalli

Somenahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arsikere Jn, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosdurga to Somenahalli is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Somenahalli is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Somenahalli

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

Health Facilities in Somenahalli

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

FAQs about Somenahalli