Soorakunte - Mulbagal, Kolar

Soorakunte is a village situated in the Mulbagal taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mulbagal and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Gummakal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Soorakunte village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Soorakunte is 623110. The village covers a total geographical area of 235.77 hectares and falls under the 563132 pincode. Mulbagal is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Soorakunte

According to the 2011 Census, Soorakunte village had a total population of 597 people, including 316 males and 281 females, living in 119 households. The sex ratio was 889 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.60%, with male literacy at 78.91% and female literacy at 53.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 103, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 27.

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

Nearby Villages of Soorakunte

Soorakunte 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 Soorakunte

Soorakunte is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Coromandel, while the nearest airport is Vellore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mulbagal to Soorakunte is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Soorakunte 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 Soorakunte

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

Health Facilities in Soorakunte

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

FAQs about Soorakunte