Indian Village Directory

Somalapuram Village

Somalapuram is an inhabited village in Hospet Taluk of Bellary district, Karnataka. Its Census village code is 604767, the Census 2011 record lists 859 people in 164 households and the reported area is 582.54 hectares. The local references include Devalapura Gram Panchayat, Hospet CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kampli at about 18 km.

In short:

Somalapuram is a village in Hospet Taluk, Bellary district, Karnataka, India. The available record shows Census village code 604767 and 859 people in 164 households.

Village Code604767
Population859
Households164
Area582.54 hectares
Nearest TownKampli

Detailed village profile

Somalapuram at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 859 people, 582.54 hectares of reported area and Kampli as the nearest town reference for Somalapuram, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Karnataka
District Bellary
Taluk Hospet
CD Block Hospet
Gram Panchayat DEVALAPURA
  • Somalapuram falls under Hospet Taluk in Bellary district, Karnataka.
  • The Census village code is 604767.
  • The record lists 859 people living in 164 households.
  • The reported village area is 582.54 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Kampli.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Somalapuram
Census Village Code
604767
State
Karnataka
State Census Code
29
District
Bellary
District Census Code
565
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Hospet
Sub-district Census Code
05498
CD Block
Hospet
Gram Panchayat
Devalapura
Households
164
Population
859
Male Population
435
Female Population
424
Sex Ratio
974.71
Area
582.54 hectares
Area
5.83 sq km
Nearest Town
Kampli
Nearest Town Distance
18 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
583211
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 147.46 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.24 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 16.76% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 22.12% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 14.1% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Somalapuram in the official administrative record. Census village code 604767, Devalapura Gram Panchayat and Hospet CD Block.

State Census Code
29
District Census Code
565
Sub-district Census Code
05498
Village Census Code
604767
CD Block Code
0066
CD Block Name
Hospet
Gram Panchayat Name
Devalapura

Location and Distance

Kampli is the nearest town listed for Somalapuram, about 18 km away. Bellary is listed as the district headquarters at about 40 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Hospet
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
40 km
District Headquarter
Bellary
Distance from District Headquarter
40 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Kampli
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
18 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Kampli
Distance within State/UT
18 km
Nearest Town
Kampli
Distance from Nearest Town
18 km
Total Geographical Area
582.54 hectares
Area
5.83 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 859 people in 164 households, with 435 male residents and 424 female residents. The average household size is 5.24, and SC share is 16.76% and ST share is 22.12% for Somalapuram. Population density works out to about 147.46 people per sq km.

Total Households
164
Total Population
859
Male Population
435
Female Population
424
Sex Ratio
974.71
Average Household Size
5.24
SC Population
144
SC Male Population
73
SC Female Population
71
SC Population Share
16.76
ST Population
190
ST Male Population
89
ST Female Population
101
ST Population Share
22.12
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Somalapuram list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Somalapuram include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Somalapuram include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Courier Facility
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Vans
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Somalapuram include self-help groups and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Community Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Power-supply rows show electricity details reported for domestic, farm and public use in Somalapuram.

Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Somalapuram show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Maize, net sown area is 530.89 hectares and irrigated land is 74.89 hectares (14.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maize
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
51.65 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
530.89
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
456 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
74.89
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
74.89 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Somalapuram village located?

Somalapuram is in Hospet Taluk of Bellary district in Karnataka, India.

Which district is Somalapuram village in?

Somalapuram village is in Bellary district.

Which state is Somalapuram village in?

Somalapuram village is in Karnataka.

Which taluk is Somalapuram under?

Somalapuram comes under Hospet Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Somalapuram?

The Census village code of Somalapuram is 604767.

Which Gram Panchayat is Somalapuram under?

Somalapuram is listed under DEVALAPURA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Hospet.

What is the population of Somalapuram village?

The village record lists 859 people and 164 households for Somalapuram.

How many households are in Somalapuram village?

The village record lists 164 households for Somalapuram.

What is the male and female population of Somalapuram?

The record lists 435 male residents and 424 female residents for Somalapuram.

What is the sex ratio of Somalapuram village?

The sex ratio of Somalapuram is 974.71 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Somalapuram village?

The reported geographical area of Somalapuram is 582.54 hectares.

What is the population density of Somalapuram village?

The approximate population density of Somalapuram is 147.46 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Somalapuram?

The nearest town listed for Somalapuram is Kampli, about 18 km away.

How far is Somalapuram from the district headquarters?

Somalapuram is about 40 km from Bellary, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Somalapuram from the sub-district headquarters?

Somalapuram is about 40 km from Hospet, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Somalapuram?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Somalapuram.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Somalapuram?

For Somalapuram, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Maize, net sown area is 530.89 hectares and irrigated land is 74.89 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Somalapuram.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.