Sunti - Somvarpet, Kodagu

Sunti is a village situated in the Somvarpet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Somwarpet and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Madikeri. Gowdalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sunti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sunti is 617901. The village covers a total geographical area of 533.31 hectares and falls under the 571235 pincode. Somwarpet is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Sunti

According to the 2011 Census, Sunti village had a total population of 607 people, including 293 males and 314 females, living in 158 households. The sex ratio was 1,072 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.33%, with male literacy at 90.41% and female literacy at 76.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 121, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 40.

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

Nearby Villages of Sunti

Sunti 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 Sunti

Sunti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kadagaravalli, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Somwarpet to Sunti is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Sunti is about 50 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 Sunti

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

Health Facilities in Sunti

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

FAQs about Sunti