Somasettihalli - Channagiri, Davanagere

Somasettihalli is a village situated in the Channagiri taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channagiri and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Lingadahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Somasettihalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somasettihalli is 607006. The village covers a total geographical area of 305.23 hectares and falls under the 577221 pincode. Channagiri is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Somasettihalli 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 Somasettihalli

According to the 2011 Census, Somasettihalli village had a total population of 822 people, including 387 males and 435 females, living in 195 households. The sex ratio was 1,124 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.96%, with male literacy at 80.24% and female literacy at 62.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 228, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 41.

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

Nearby Villages of Somasettihalli

Somasettihalli 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 Somasettihalli

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Somasettihalli. The nearest railway station is Holalkere, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channagiri to Somasettihalli is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Somasettihalli is about 65 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 Somasettihalli

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

Health Facilities in Somasettihalli

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

FAQs about Somasettihalli