Somayajilapalli - Srinivaspur, Kolar

Somayajilapalli is a village situated in the Srinivaspur taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Srinivaspur and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Somayajalapalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Somayajilapalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somayajilapalli is 621613. The village covers a total geographical area of 319.58 hectares and falls under the 563138 pincode. Srinivaspur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Somayajilapalli

As per Census 2011, Somayajilapalli village has a total population of 1,326 people, consisting of 643 males and 683 females. The village has 315 households and a sex ratio of 1,062 females per 1,000 males. There are 133 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 785 literate and 541 illiterate residents. Additionally, 336 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 327 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,326643683
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1336964
Scheduled Castes (SC)336164172
Scheduled Tribes (ST)327159168
Literate Population785436349
Illiterate Population541207334

Nearby Villages of Somayajilapalli

Somayajilapalli 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)
OjalapalliNorth1.20 km
NarayanapuraSouth1.39 km
ApparasanahalliWest1.64 km
DoddaraguladinneNorth-West2.14 km
KoolagurkiNorth-East2.35 km
PegalapalliNorth-West2.40 km
GanganattaSouth2.74 km
MothakapalliNorth2.83 km
ChannaiahgaripalliEast2.95 km
NernahalliSouth-West3.04 km

Transport and Connectivity of Somayajilapalli

Somayajilapalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Srinivaspur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Srinivaspur to Somayajilapalli is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Somayajilapalli is about 43 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 Somayajilapalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Somayajilapalli

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

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

FAQs about Somayajilapalli

Where is Somayajilapalli located?

Somayajilapalli village is located in Srinivaspur Taluka, Kolar district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Somayajilapalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Somayajilapalli is Somayajalapalli.

What is the pincode of Somayajilapalli?

The pincode of Somayajilapalli is 563138.

What is the population of Somayajilapalli?

Somayajilapalli has a total population of 1,326, including 643 males and 683 females.

How many households are there in Somayajilapalli?

There are 315 households in Somayajilapalli.

What is the literacy rate in Somayajilapalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Somayajilapalli is 59.20%. Male literacy is 67.81% and female literacy is 51.10%.