Sompur - Maski, Raichur

Sompur is a village situated in the Maski taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 38 km from Lingsugur and around 128 km from Raichur. Telekhan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sompur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sompur is 600527. The village covers a total geographical area of 237.74 hectares and falls under the 584125 pincode. Mudgal is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Sompur

According to the 2011 Census, Sompur village had a total population of 402 people, including 212 males and 190 females, living in 70 households. The sex ratio was 896 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.52%, with male literacy at 52.33% and female literacy at 29.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 350.

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

Nearby Villages of Sompur

Sompur 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 Sompur

Public transport in the Sompur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hitnal, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mudgal to Sompur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Sompur is about 128 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sompur

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

Health Facilities in Sompur

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

FAQs about Sompur