Somalapura - Gubbi, Tumakuru

Somalapura is a village situated in the Gubbi taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from Gubbi and around 40 km from Tumkur. Muganayanakote serves as the Gram Panchayat for Somalapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somalapura is 611746. The village covers a total geographical area of 292.42 hectares and falls under the 572222 pincode. Gubbi is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Somalapura

As per Census 2011, Somalapura village has a total population of 1,393 people, consisting of 702 males and 691 females. The village has 343 households and a sex ratio of 984 females per 1,000 males. There are 139 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,059 literate and 334 illiterate residents. Additionally, 110 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 96 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Somalapura

Somalapura 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 Somalapura

Somalapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nittur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gubbi to Somalapura is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Somalapura 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 Somalapura

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

Health Facilities in Somalapura

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

FAQs about Somalapura