Soratur - Honnali, Davanagere

Soratur is a village situated in the Honnali taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Honnali and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Suraturu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Soratur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Soratur is 606767. The village covers a total geographical area of 1039.96 hectares and falls under the 577217 pincode. Honnali is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Soratur

According to the 2011 Census, Soratur village had a total population of 3,434 people, including 1,754 males and 1,680 females, living in 741 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.21%, with male literacy at 82.97% and female literacy at 65.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 484, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 162.

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

Nearby Villages of Soratur

Soratur 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 Soratur

Soratur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Konagavalli Halt, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Honnali to Soratur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Soratur is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Soratur

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

Health Facilities in Soratur

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

FAQs about Soratur