Sulagodu-Somavara - Arkalgud, Hassan

Sulagodu-Somavara is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Tarigalale serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sulagodu-Somavara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sulagodu-Somavara is 616682. The village covers a total geographical area of 300.87 hectares and falls under the 573130 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Sulagodu-Somavara 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 Sulagodu-Somavara

According to the 2011 Census, Sulagodu-Somavara village had a total population of 511 people, including 255 males and 256 females, living in 120 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.35%, with male literacy at 76.36% and female literacy at 58.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Sulagodu-Somavara

Sulagodu-Somavara 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 Sulagodu-Somavara

Public transport in the Sulagodu-Somavara is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mavinkere, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Sulagodu-Somavara is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Sulagodu-Somavara is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sulagodu-Somavara

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

Health Facilities in Sulagodu-Somavara

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

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