Somasila - Kollapur, Nagarkurnool
Somasila is a village situated in the Kollapur mandal of Nagarkurnool district, Telangana. It is located approximately 8 km from Kollapur and around 98 km from Mahbubnagar. Somasila village is a designated Grama Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Somasila is 576371. The village covers a total geographical area of 1863 hectares and falls under the 509105 pincode. Wanaparthy is the nearest town, located about 53 km away.
Somasila village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Somasila
According to the 2011 Census, Somasila village had a total population of 1,734 people, including 909 males and 825 females, living in 466 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.34%, with male literacy at 73.22% and female literacy at 48.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 375.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,734 | 909 | 825 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 221 | 110 | 111 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 375 | 198 | 177 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 928 | 585 | 343 |
| Illiterate Population | 806 | 324 | 482 |
Nearby Villages of Somasila
Somasila is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Somasila
Somasila is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wanaparthy to Somasila is about 53 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mahbubnagar to Somasila is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Somasila
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Somasila village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Somasila
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Somasila village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Somasila
Where is Somasila located?
Somasila village is located in Kollapur Mandal, Nagarkurnool district, Telangana, India.
What is the Grama Panchayat of Somasila?
Somasila is its own Grama Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Somasila?
The pincode of Somasila is 509105.
What is the population of Somasila?
Somasila had a total population of 1,734, including 909 males and 825 females.
How many households are there in Somasila?
Somasila had 466 households.
What is the literacy rate in Somasila?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Somasila was 61.34%. Male literacy was 73.22% and female literacy was 48.04%.