Sorakayalahalli - Malur, Kolar

Sorakayalahalli is a village situated in the Malur taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Dinnahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sorakayalahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sorakayalahalli is 622366. The village covers a total geographical area of 153.92 hectares and falls under the 563139 pincode. Bangarpet is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Sorakayalahalli

As per Census 2011, Sorakayalahalli village has a total population of 213 people, consisting of 115 males and 98 females. The village has 41 households and a sex ratio of 852 females per 1,000 males. There are 37 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 103 literate and 110 illiterate residents. Additionally, 31 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population21311598
Child Population (0–6 yrs)372611
Scheduled Castes (SC)312011
Literate Population1035845
Illiterate Population1105753

Nearby Villages of Sorakayalahalli

Sorakayalahalli 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)
ChikkasandraSouth1.10 km
VoosarahalliNorth1.49 km
GundlapalyaWest1.56 km
GodagahalliSouth-East1.67 km
MarandahalliNorth-East1.98 km
BommaganahalliEast2.45 km
DevarahalliNorth-West2.50 km
PalyaSouth2.55 km
YachamanahalliEast2.74 km
AjjappanahalliWest2.76 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sorakayalahalli

Public transport in the Sorakayalahalli is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kamasamudram, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangarpet to Sorakayalahalli is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Sorakayalahalli is about 30 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 Sorakayalahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Sorakayalahalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sorakayalahalli

Where is Sorakayalahalli located?

Sorakayalahalli village is located in Malur Taluka, Kolar district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sorakayalahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Sorakayalahalli is Dinnahalli.

What is the pincode of Sorakayalahalli?

The pincode of Sorakayalahalli is 563139.

What is the population of Sorakayalahalli?

Sorakayalahalli has a total population of 213, including 115 males and 98 females.

How many households are there in Sorakayalahalli?

There are 41 households in Sorakayalahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Sorakayalahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sorakayalahalli is 48.36%. Male literacy is 50.43% and female literacy is 45.92%.