Somedevarapalya - Kunigal, Tumakuru

Somedevarapalya is a village situated in the Kunigal taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from Kunigal and around 52 km from Tumkur. Yeleyur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Somedevarapalya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somedevarapalya is 612539. The village covers a total geographical area of 90.29 hectares and falls under the 572126 pincode. Kunigal is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Somedevarapalya

As per Census 2011, Somedevarapalya village has a total population of 374 people, consisting of 181 males and 193 females. The village has 90 households and a sex ratio of 1,066 females per 1,000 males. There are 30 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 229 literate and 145 illiterate residents. Additionally, 7 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Somedevarapalya

Somedevarapalya 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 Somedevarapalya

Somedevarapalya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dobbspet, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kunigal to Somedevarapalya is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Somedevarapalya is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Somedevarapalya

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

Health Facilities in Somedevarapalya

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

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