Sovalanga - Nyamathi, Davanagere

Sovalanga is a village situated in the Nyamathi taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from Honnali and around 65 km from Davanagere. Savalanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sovalanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sovalanga is 606732. The village covers a total geographical area of 396.05 hectares and falls under the 577225 pincode. Honnali is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Sovalanga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Sovalanga

As per Census 2011, Sovalanga village has a total population of 2,216 people, consisting of 1,108 males and 1,108 females. The village has 524 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 269 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,565 literate and 651 illiterate residents. Additionally, 589 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 13 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sovalanga

Sovalanga 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 Sovalanga

Sovalanga 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 Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Honnali to Sovalanga is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Sovalanga 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 Sovalanga

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

Health Facilities in Sovalanga

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

FAQs about Sovalanga