Somanahalli - Malavalli, Mandya

Somanahalli is a village situated in the Malavalli taluka of Mandya district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malavalli and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Mandya. Sarguru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Somanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somanahalli is 614836. The village covers a total geographical area of 500.1 hectares and falls under the 571463 pincode. Malavalli is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Somanahalli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Somanahalli

As per Census 2011, Somanahalli village has a total population of 2,512 people, consisting of 1,300 males and 1,212 females. The village has 587 households and a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males. There are 269 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,262 literate and 1,250 illiterate residents. Additionally, 638 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5121,3001,212
Child Population (0–6 yrs)269146123
Scheduled Castes (SC)638313325
Literate Population1,262752510
Illiterate Population1,250548702

Nearby Villages of Somanahalli

Somanahalli 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)
KodagahalliEast1.95 km
BilijagalimoleWest2.24 km
MuttanahalliNorth-East2.50 km
T.bettahalliSouth2.60 km
SaraguruNorth2.69 km
MaranapuraSouth-West2.99 km
BoppagowdanapuraEast3.33 km
HanavadiNorth-West3.40 km
PoorigaliNorth-West3.58 km
T.megadahalliSouth-East3.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Somanahalli

Somanahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badanaguppe, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malavalli to Somanahalli is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandya to Somanahalli is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Somanahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Somanahalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Somanahalli

Where is Somanahalli located?

Somanahalli village is located in Malavalli Taluka, Mandya district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Somanahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Somanahalli is Sarguru.

What is the pincode of Somanahalli?

The pincode of Somanahalli is 571463.

What is the population of Somanahalli?

Somanahalli has a total population of 2,512, including 1,300 males and 1,212 females.

How many households are there in Somanahalli?

There are 587 households in Somanahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Somanahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Somanahalli is 50.24%. Male literacy is 57.85% and female literacy is 42.08%.