Somanahalli - Hirekerur, Haveri

Somanahalli is a village situated in the Hirekerur taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hirekerur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Tavaragi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Somanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somanahalli is 604387. The village covers a total geographical area of 292.49 hectares and falls under the 581111 pincode. Hirekerur is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Somanahalli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hirekerur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Haveri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Somanahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Somanahalli village had a total population of 1,157 people, including 600 males and 557 females, living in 273 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.77%, with male literacy at 92.05% and female literacy at 76.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 160.

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

Nearby Villages of Somanahalli

Somanahalli 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 Somanahalli

Somanahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Byadgi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hirekerur to Somanahalli is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Somanahalli is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Somanahalli

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

Health Facilities in Somanahalli

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

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