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 President 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

According to the 2011 Census, Sonale village had a total population of 1,134 people, including 558 males and 576 females, living in 248 households. The sex ratio was 1,032 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.55%, with male literacy at 96.11% and female literacy at 81.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 96.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Sonale