Sonale - Hosanagara, Shivamogga

Sonale is a village situated in the Hosanagara taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Hosanagara and around 80 km from Shimoga. Sonale village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonale is 607978. The village covers a total geographical area of 931.19 hectares and falls under the 577418 pincode. Hosanagara is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Sonale village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tirthahalli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shivamogga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sonale

As per Census 2011, Sonale village has a total population of 1,134 people, consisting of 558 males and 576 females. The village has 248 households and a sex ratio of 1,032 females per 1,000 males. There are 121 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 897 literate and 237 illiterate residents. Additionally, 96 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,134558576
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1216952
Scheduled Castes (SC)964353
Literate Population897470427
Illiterate Population23788149

Nearby Villages of Sonale

Sonale 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)
Bori KoppaEast1.64 km
BillodiSouth2.08 km
AdavalliNorth2.31 km
KolagiNorth2.80 km
NivaneNorth-East3.01 km
ThriniveWest3.32 km
AnegaddeEast3.86 km
IragoduNorth4.06 km
ShankarapuraSouth-East4.06 km
Kalluvidi AbbigallaSouth4.15 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sonale

Sonale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kenchanalu Halt, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosanagara to Sonale is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Sonale 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 Sonale

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sonale

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Sonale

Where is Sonale located?

Sonale village is located in Hosanagara Taluka, Shivamogga district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sonale?

Sonale is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sonale?

The pincode of Sonale is 577418.

What is the population of Sonale?

Sonale has a total population of 1,134, including 558 males and 576 females.

How many households are there in Sonale?

There are 248 households in Sonale.

What is the literacy rate in Sonale?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sonale is 79.10%. Male literacy is 84.23% and female literacy is 74.13%.