Somanahalli - Arkalgud, Hassan

Somanahalli is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Mokali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Somanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somanahalli is 616630. The village covers a total geographical area of 132.88 hectares and falls under the 573136 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Somanahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Somanahalli village had a total population of 410 people, including 203 males and 207 females, living in 92 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.33%, with male literacy at 78.77% and female literacy at 62.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 85, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Somanahalli

Somanahalli 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 Somanahalli

Somanahalli is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mavinkere, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Somanahalli is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Somanahalli is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Somanahalli

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

Health Facilities in Somanahalli

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

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