Indian Village Directory

Sotakanal Village

Sotakanal is an inhabited village in Navalgund Taluk of Dharwad district, Karnataka. Its Census village code is 602346, the Census 2011 record lists 855 people in 152 households and the reported area is 334.74 hectares. The local references include Gudisagar Gram Panchayat, Navalgund CD Block and the nearest town reference is Navalgund at about 11 km.

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Quick answer: Sotakanal is a village in Navalgund Taluk, Dharwad district, Karnataka, India. The available record shows Census village code 602346 and 855 people in 152 households.
Village Code602346
Population855
Households152
Area334.74 hectares
Nearest TownNavalgund

Key Village Facts

Village
Sotakanal
Census Village Code
602346
State
Karnataka
State Census Code
29
District
Dharwad
District Census Code
562
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Navalgund
Sub-district Census Code
05474
CD Block
Navalgund
Gram Panchayat
Gudisagar
Households
152
Population
855
Male Population
454
Female Population
401
Sex Ratio
883.26
Area
334.74 hectares
Area
3.35 sq km
Nearest Town
Navalgund
Nearest Town Distance
11 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
582208
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Sotakanal at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 855 people, 334.74 hectares of reported area and Navalgund as the nearest town reference for Sotakanal, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictDharwad
CD BlockNavalgund
Gram PanchayatGUDISAGAR
  • Sotakanal falls under Navalgund Taluk in Dharwad district, Karnataka.
  • The Census village code is 602346.
  • The record lists 855 people living in 152 households.
  • The reported village area is 334.74 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Navalgund.
  • 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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density255.42 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.62 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share5.15%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share2.22%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share74.9%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sotakanal in the official administrative record. Census village code 602346, Gudisagar Gram Panchayat and Navalgund CD Block.

State Census Code
29
District Census Code
562
Sub-district Census Code
05474
Village Census Code
602346
CD Block Code
0042
CD Block Name
Navalgund
Gram Panchayat Name
Gudisagar

Location and Distance

Navalgund is the nearest town listed for Sotakanal, about 11 km away. Dharwad is listed as the district headquarters at about 56 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Navalgund
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
11 km
District Headquarter
Dharwad
Distance from District Headquarter
56 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Navalgund
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
11 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Navalgund
Distance within State/UT
11 km
Nearest Town
Navalgund
Distance from Nearest Town
11 km
Total Geographical Area
334.74 hectares
Area
3.35 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 855 people in 152 households, with 454 male residents and 401 female residents. The average household size is 5.62, and SC share is 5.15% and ST share is 2.22% for Sotakanal. Population density works out to about 255.42 people per sq km.

Total Households
152
Total Population
855
Male Population
454
Female Population
401
Sex Ratio
883.26
Average Household Size
5.62
SC Population
44
SC Male Population
25
SC Female Population
19
SC Population Share
5.15
ST Population
19
ST Male Population
9
ST Female Population
10
ST Population Share
2.22
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sotakanal 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 Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Sotakanal. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sotakanal include hand pump water, treated tap water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated 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
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
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 Sotakanal include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access, all-weather road access and railway station access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Railway Station
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sotakanal include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services 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
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
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 Sotakanal.

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

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sotakanal show that reported agricultural commodities include Cotton, Chillies and Maize, net sown area is 320.52 hectares and irrigated land is 240.07 hectares (74.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Cotton
Agricultural Commodities Second
Chillies
Agricultural Commodities Third
Maize
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
14.22
Net Area Sown In Hectares
320.52
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
80.45 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
240.07
Canals Area In Hectares
207.69 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
32.38 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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sotakanal

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
8
Banks in Matched Records
4
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 5 62%
CRM 2 25%
Electronic Kiosk 1 12%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 4 50%
Canara Bank 2 25%
Bank of Baroda 1 12%
Karnataka Bank Ltd 1 12%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bank of Baroda ATM 582208 Dharwad Navalgund Navalgund (Tmc) Navalgund No.1550, P S H Bldg, Siddapur Oni, Navalgund -582 208, Dharwad, Karnataka, 582208
Canara Bank CRM 582208 Dharwad Navalgund Navalgund (Tmc) Vinayakpet Road 1984 B Vinayakpet Road Navalgund 582208, Dharwad, Karnataka, 582208
Karnataka Bank Ltd ATM 582208 Dharwad Navalgund Navalgund (Tmc) Navalgund Near Nageshwar Temple, Market Road, Navalgund, Dharwad, Karnataka, 582208
State Bank of India ATM 582208 Dharwad Navalgund Navalgund (Tmc) Navalgund Shree Raghavendra Complex, Gadag Road, Dharwad, Karnataka, 582208
Canara Bank Electronic Kiosk 582208 Dharwad Navalgund Navalgund (Tmc) Vinayakpet Road 1984 B Vinayakpet Road Navalgund 582208, Dharwad, Karnataka, 582208
State Bank of India ATM 582208 Dharwad Navalgund Navalgund (Tmc) Navalgund Ganesh Complex, I Floor Semi Urban, Dharwad, Karnataka, 582208
State Bank of India CRM 582208 Dharwad Navalgund Navalgund (Tmc) Navalgund Shree Raghavendra Complex, Gadag Road, Dharwad, Karnataka, 582208

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sotakanal village located?

Sotakanal is in Navalgund Taluk of Dharwad district in Karnataka, India.

Which district is Sotakanal village in?

Sotakanal village is in Dharwad district.

Which state is Sotakanal village in?

Sotakanal village is in Karnataka.

Which taluk is Sotakanal under?

Sotakanal comes under Navalgund Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sotakanal?

The Census village code of Sotakanal is 602346.

Which Gram Panchayat is Sotakanal under?

Sotakanal is listed under GUDISAGAR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Navalgund.

What is the population of Sotakanal village?

The village record lists 855 people and 152 households for Sotakanal.

How many households are in Sotakanal village?

The village record lists 152 households for Sotakanal.

What is the male and female population of Sotakanal?

The record lists 454 male residents and 401 female residents for Sotakanal.

What is the sex ratio of Sotakanal village?

The sex ratio of Sotakanal is 883.26 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sotakanal village?

The reported geographical area of Sotakanal is 334.74 hectares.

What is the population density of Sotakanal village?

The approximate population density of Sotakanal is 255.42 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sotakanal?

The nearest town listed for Sotakanal is Navalgund, about 11 km away.

How far is Sotakanal from the district headquarters?

Sotakanal is about 56 km from Dharwad, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sotakanal from the sub-district headquarters?

Sotakanal is about 11 km from Navalgund, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sotakanal?

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

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

For Sotakanal, reported agricultural commodities include Cotton, Chillies and Maize, net sown area is 320.52 hectares and irrigated land is 240.07 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sotakanal?

The page shows 8 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sotakanal. These records include 4 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

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.