Somshettihalli - Belur, Hassan

Somshettihalli is a village situated in the Belur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belur and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Hanike serves as the Gram Panchayat for Somshettihalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somshettihalli is 615218. The village covers a total geographical area of 354.88 hectares and falls under the 573115 pincode. Belur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Somshettihalli 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 Somshettihalli

According to the 2011 Census, Somshettihalli village had a total population of 928 people, including 456 males and 472 females, living in 230 households. The sex ratio was 1,035 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.91%, with male literacy at 84.30% and female literacy at 64.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 287, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 157.

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

Nearby Villages of Somshettihalli

Somshettihalli 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 Somshettihalli

Somshettihalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kanivehalli, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belur to Somshettihalli is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Somshettihalli is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Somshettihalli

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

Health Facilities in Somshettihalli

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

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