Somalapura - Madhugiri, Tumakuru

Somalapura is a village situated in the Madhugiri taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from Madhugiri and around 51 km from Tumkur. D.v.halli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Somalapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somalapura is 610848. The village covers a total geographical area of 366.01 hectares and falls under the 572132 pincode. Madhugiri is the nearest town, located about 6 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 Madhugiri 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 330 people, consisting of 168 males and 162 females. The village has 78 households and a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males. There are 50 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 186 literate and 144 illiterate residents.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tumkur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madhugiri to Somalapura is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Somalapura is about 51 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 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