Somanahalu - Channagiri, Davanagere

Somanahalu is a village situated in the Channagiri taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channagiri and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Belliganadu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Somanahalu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somanahalu is 606958. The village covers a total geographical area of 107.07 hectares and falls under the 577552 pincode. Channagiri is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Somanahalu

As per Census 2011, Somanahalu village has a total population of 218 people, consisting of 118 males and 100 females. The village has 44 households and a sex ratio of 847 females per 1,000 males. There are 18 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 179 literate and 39 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Somanahalu

Somanahalu 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 Somanahalu

Somanahalu is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sasalu, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channagiri to Somanahalu is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Somanahalu is about 38 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 Somanahalu

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

Health Facilities in Somanahalu

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

FAQs about Somanahalu