Somsagara - Kanakagiri, Koppal

Somsagara is a village situated in the Kanakagiri taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from Gangawati and around 45 km from Koppal. Basarihal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Somsagara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somsagara is 601565. The village covers a total geographical area of 860.59 hectares and falls under the 583283 pincode. Gangawati is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Somsagara

According to the 2011 Census, Somsagara village had a total population of 1,340 people, including 660 males and 680 females, living in 240 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.52%, with male literacy at 80.22% and female literacy at 57.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 52, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 641.

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

Nearby Villages of Somsagara

Somsagara 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 Somsagara

Somsagara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hitnal, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.1 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Somsagara

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

FAQs about Somsagara