Somenahalli - Turuvekere, Tumakuru

Somenahalli is a village situated in the Turuvekere taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from Turuvekere and around 66 km from Tumkur. Anekere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Somenahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somenahalli is 612241. The village covers a total geographical area of 218.51 hectares and falls under the 572227 pincode. Turuvekere is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Somenahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Somenahalli village had a total population of 770 people, including 373 males and 397 females, living in 186 households. The sex ratio was 1,064 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.58%, with male literacy at 86.10% and female literacy at 71.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 154, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Somenahalli

Somenahalli 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 Somenahalli

Somenahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Aralaguppe, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Turuvekere to Somenahalli is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Somenahalli is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Somenahalli

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

Health Facilities in Somenahalli

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

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