Somanahalli - Hunsur, Mysuru

Somanahalli is a village situated in the Hunsur taluka of Mysuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 7 km from Hunsur and around 40 km from Mysore. Beejaganahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Somanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somanahalli is 618415. The village covers a total geographical area of 366.47 hectares and falls under the 571105 pincode. Hunsur is the nearest town, located about 7 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 Hunsur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mysuru Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Somanahalli

As per Census 2011, Somanahalli village has a total population of 1,098 people, consisting of 544 males and 554 females. The village has 267 households and a sex ratio of 1,018 females per 1,000 males. There are 96 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 723 literate and 375 illiterate residents. Additionally, 619 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,098544554
Child Population (0–6 yrs)964848
Scheduled Castes (SC)619310309
Literate Population723400323
Illiterate Population375144231

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)
RamapatnaNorth-West1.86 km
BeejaganahalliSouth-West2.30 km
MookanahalliWest2.38 km
MaraduruNorth-East2.39 km
BannikuppeEast2.86 km
KirasodluNorth2.88 km
KattemalalavadinalaNorth-West3.08 km
Kebbe KoppaluNorth-East3.85 km
Maralaiahna KoppaluEast3.99 km
AgraharaNorth-West4.08 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 Krishnarajanagara, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.6 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 Hunsur to Somanahalli is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mysore to Somanahalli is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Somanahalli

Where is Somanahalli located?

Somanahalli village is located in Hunsur Taluka, Mysuru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Somanahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Somanahalli is Beejaganahalli.

What is the pincode of Somanahalli?

The pincode of Somanahalli is 571105.

What is the population of Somanahalli?

Somanahalli has a total population of 1,098, including 544 males and 554 females.

How many households are there in Somanahalli?

There are 267 households in Somanahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Somanahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Somanahalli is 65.85%. Male literacy is 73.53% and female literacy is 58.30%.