Somalapura - Channarayapatna, Hassan

Somalapura is a village situated in the Channarayapatna taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channarayapatna and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Kalkere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Somalapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somalapura is 617240. The village covers a total geographical area of 138.98 hectares and falls under the 573116 pincode. Channarayapatna is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Somalapura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Somalapura

As per Census 2011, Somalapura village has a total population of 245 people, consisting of 118 males and 127 females. The village has 61 households and a sex ratio of 1,076 females per 1,000 males. There are 18 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 158 literate and 87 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Somalapura are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population245118127
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18513
Literate Population1588771
Illiterate Population873156

Nearby Villages of Somalapura

Somalapura 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HarosomanahalliNorth-East1.41 km
SoppinahalliNorth-West1.58 km
ValageresomanahalliSouth1.60 km
BadakanahalliSouth-East1.66 km
NettikereNorth2.08 km
AnthanahalliSouth-East2.35 km
TavarekereNorth-East2.59 km
DindagurSouth-West2.73 km
SorekaipuraNorth-West3.00 km
NandipuraSouth-West3.19 km

Transport and Connectivity of Somalapura

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Somalapura. The nearest railway station is Sravanur, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within <1 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channarayapatna to Somalapura is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Somalapura is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Somalapura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Somalapura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within <1 km

FAQs about Somalapura

Where is Somalapura located?

Somalapura village is located in Channarayapatna Taluka, Hassan district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Somalapura?

The Gram Panchayat of Somalapura is Kalkere.

What is the pincode of Somalapura?

The pincode of Somalapura is 573116.

What is the population of Somalapura?

Somalapura has a total population of 245, including 118 males and 127 females.

How many households are there in Somalapura?

There are 61 households in Somalapura.

What is the literacy rate in Somalapura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Somalapura is 64.49%. Male literacy is 73.73% and female literacy is 55.91%.