Solargoppa - Kalghatgi, Dharwad

Solargoppa is a village situated in the Kalghatgi taluka of Dharwad district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalghatgi and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Dharwad. Guddadahulikati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Solargoppa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Solargoppa is 602497. The village covers a total geographical area of 539.42 hectares and falls under the 581196 pincode. Kalghatgi is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Solargoppa

As per Census 2011, Solargoppa village has a total population of 863 people, consisting of 447 males and 416 females. The village has 157 households and a sex ratio of 930 females per 1,000 males. There are 102 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 528 literate and 335 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 132 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population863447416
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1024755
Scheduled Castes (SC)22-
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1326468
Literate Population528313215
Illiterate Population335134201

Nearby Villages of Solargoppa

Solargoppa 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BullanaikanahulikattiSouth-East2.24 km
ParasapurEast2.41 km
GanjigattiNorth-West2.73 km
TabakadhonnihalliSouth3.49 km
NaganurNorth-East3.51 km
MalkankoppaWest3.84 km
SurasettikoppaNorth4.25 km
DyamapurEast4.46 km
BagadageriNorth-West4.62 km
Guddad HulikattiEast4.89 km

Transport and Connectivity of Solargoppa

Solargoppa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kundgol, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalghatgi to Solargoppa is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dharwad to Solargoppa is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Solargoppa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Solargoppa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Solargoppa

Where is Solargoppa located?

Solargoppa village is located in Kalghatgi Taluka, Dharwad district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Solargoppa?

The Gram Panchayat of Solargoppa is Guddadahulikati.

What is the pincode of Solargoppa?

The pincode of Solargoppa is 581196.

What is the population of Solargoppa?

Solargoppa has a total population of 863, including 447 males and 416 females.

How many households are there in Solargoppa?

There are 157 households in Solargoppa.

What is the literacy rate in Solargoppa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Solargoppa is 61.18%. Male literacy is 70.02% and female literacy is 51.68%.