Sompura - Arkalgud, Hassan
Sompura is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Hanyalu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sompura village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sompura is 616763. The village covers a total geographical area of 400.45 hectares and falls under the 573136 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.
Sompura 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 Sompura
According to the 2011 Census, Sompura village had a total population of 932 people, including 478 males and 454 females, living in 192 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.19%, with male literacy at 74.29% and female literacy at 55.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 335.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 932 | 478 | 454 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 99 | 54 | 45 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 335 | 173 | 162 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 543 | 315 | 228 |
| Illiterate Population | 389 | 163 | 226 |
Nearby Villages of Sompura
Sompura is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Sompura
Sompura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Sompura is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Sompura is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Sompura
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sompura village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Sompura
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sompura village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Sompura
Where is Sompura located?
Sompura village is located in Arkalgud Taluka, Hassan district, Karnataka, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Sompura?
The Gram Panchayat of Sompura is Hanyalu.
What is the pincode of Sompura?
The pincode of Sompura is 573136.
What is the population of Sompura?
Sompura had a total population of 932, including 478 males and 454 females.
How many households are there in Sompura?
Sompura had 192 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sompura?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sompura was 65.19%. Male literacy was 74.29% and female literacy was 55.75%.