Somanhal - Karatagi, Koppal

Somanhal is a village situated in the Karatagi taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from Gangawati and around 88 km from Koppal. Mailapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Somanhal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somanhal is 601683. The village covers a total geographical area of 1386.88 hectares and falls under the 583229 pincode. Gangawati is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Somanhal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Somanhal

According to the 2011 Census, Somanhal village had a total population of 2,565 people, including 1,306 males and 1,259 females, living in 482 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.73%, with male literacy at 76.17% and female literacy at 48.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 618, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 330.

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

Nearby Villages of Somanhal

Somanhal 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 Somanhal

Somanhal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hospet Jn, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangawati to Somanhal is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Somanhal is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Somanhal

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

Health Facilities in Somanhal

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

FAQs about Somanhal