Somanakoppa - Kalghatgi, Dharwad

Somanakoppa is a village situated in the Kalghatgi taluka of Dharwad district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalghatgi and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Dharwad. Belavantar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Somanakoppa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somanakoppa is 602502. The village covers a total geographical area of 510.4 hectares and falls under the 581204 pincode. Kalghatgi is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Somanakoppa 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 Somanakoppa

According to the 2011 Census, Somanakoppa village had a total population of 1,086 people, including 570 males and 516 females, living in 221 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.26%, with male literacy at 82.24% and female literacy at 61.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 69, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 159.

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

Nearby Villages of Somanakoppa

Somanakoppa 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 Somanakoppa

Somanakoppa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hubli Jn, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalghatgi to Somanakoppa is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dharwad to Somanakoppa 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 Somanakoppa

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

Health Facilities in Somanakoppa

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

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