Somanathapura - Krishnarajpet, Mandya

Somanathapura is a village situated in the Krishnarajpet taluka of Mandya district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Krishnarajapet and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Mandya. Somanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Somanathapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somanathapura is 613621. The village covers a total geographical area of 273.76 hectares and falls under the 571605 pincode. Krishnarajpet is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Somanathapura

According to the 2011 Census, Somanathapura village had a total population of 836 people, including 417 males and 419 females, living in 207 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.26%, with male literacy at 90.91% and female literacy at 77.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 173.

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

Nearby Villages of Somanathapura

Somanathapura 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 Somanathapura

Somanathapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Akkihebbalu, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnarajpet to Somanathapura is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandya to Somanathapura is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Somanathapura

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

Health Facilities in Somanathapura

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

FAQs about Somanathapura