Somanathapur - Kakatpur, Puri

Somanathapur is a village situated in the Kakatpur tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kakatpur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Othaka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Somanathapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somanathapur is 409129. The village covers a total geographical area of 188 hectares and falls under the 752108 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Somanathapur

According to the 2011 Census, Somanathapur village had a total population of 1,271 people, including 645 males and 626 females, living in 310 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.97%, with male literacy at 92.04% and female literacy at 73.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 771.

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

Nearby Villages of Somanathapur

Somanathapur 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 Somanathapur

Somanathapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Somanathapur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Somanathapur is about 65 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 Somanathapur

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

Health Facilities in Somanathapur

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

FAQs about Somanathapur