Sompura - Belur, Hassan

Sompura is a village situated in the Belur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Bantenahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sompura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sompura is 615247. The village covers a total geographical area of 140.11 hectares and falls under the 573101 pincode. Belur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Sompura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Belur 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 578 people, including 293 males and 285 females, living in 146 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.05%, with male literacy at 86.85% and female literacy at 67.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 371.

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

Nearby Villages of Sompura

Sompura 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 Sompura

Public transport in the Sompura is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kanivehalli, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belur to Sompura is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Sompura 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 Sompura

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

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:

FAQs about Sompura