Indian Village Directory

Somanhal Village

Somanhal is an inhabited village in Gangawati Taluk of Koppal district, Karnataka. Its Census village code is 601683, the Census 2011 record lists 2,565 people in 482 households and the reported area is 1,386.88 hectares. The local references include Challur Gram Panchayat, Gangawati CD Block and the nearest town reference is Gangawati at about 35 km.

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Quick answer: Somanhal is a village in Gangawati Taluk, Koppal district, Karnataka, India. The available record shows Census village code 601683 and 2,565 people in 482 households.
Village Code601683
Population2,565
Households482
Area1,386.88 hectares
Nearest TownGangawati

Key Village Facts

Village
Somanhal
Census Village Code
601683
State
Karnataka
State Census Code
29
District
Koppal
District Census Code
560
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Gangawati
Sub-district Census Code
05466
CD Block
Gangawati
Gram Panchayat
Challur
Households
482
Population
2,565
Male Population
1,306
Female Population
1,259
Sex Ratio
964.01
Area
1,386.88 hectares
Area
13.87 sq km
Nearest Town
Gangawati
Nearest Town Distance
35 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
583229
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Somanhal at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,565 people, 1,386.88 hectares of reported area and Gangawati as the nearest town reference for Somanhal, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictKoppal
CD BlockGangawati
Gram PanchayatCHALLUR
  • Somanhal falls under Gangawati Taluk in Koppal district, Karnataka.
  • The Census village code is 601683.
  • The record lists 2,565 people living in 482 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,386.88 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Gangawati.
  • 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

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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 Density184.95 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.32 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share24.09%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share12.87%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share33.7%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Somanhal in the official administrative record. Census village code 601683, Challur Gram Panchayat and Gangawati CD Block.

State Census Code
29
District Census Code
560
Sub-district Census Code
05466
Village Census Code
601683
CD Block Code
0034
CD Block Name
Gangawati
Gram Panchayat Name
Challur

Location and Distance

Gangawati is the nearest town listed for Somanhal, about 35 km away. Koppal is listed as the district headquarters at about 88 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Gangawati
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
35 km
District Headquarter
Koppal
Distance from District Headquarter
88 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Gangawati
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
35 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Gangawati
Distance within State/UT
35 km
Nearest Town
Gangawati
Distance from Nearest Town
35 km
Total Geographical Area
1,386.88 hectares
Area
13.87 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,565 people in 482 households, with 1,306 male residents and 1,259 female residents. The average household size is 5.32, and SC share is 24.09% and ST share is 12.87% for Somanhal. Population density works out to about 184.95 people per sq km.

Total Households
482
Total Population
2,565
Male Population
1,306
Female Population
1,259
Sex Ratio
964.01
Average Household Size
5.32
SC Population
618
SC Male Population
315
SC Female Population
303
SC Population Share
24.09
ST Population
330
ST Male Population
166
ST Female Population
164
ST Population Share
12.87
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Somanhal list 4 government primary schools, 2 private primary schools, 2 government middle schools and 1 private middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
4
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Private Senior Secondary School
Available
Private Senior Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Somanhal 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
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
0.23 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
24.28 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
State Highway
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 Somanhal include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop 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
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
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 Somanhal.

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

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Somanhal show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Jowar, net sown area is 1,145.81 hectares and irrigated land is 385.76 hectares (33.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Jowar
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
240.84
Net Area Sown In Hectares
1145.81
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
760.05 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
385.76
Canals Area In Hectares
361.48 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Somanhal

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
Within 5 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
15
Banks in Matched Records
13
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 9 60%
CRM 6 40%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Union Bank of India 3 20%
Bank of Baroda 1 6.7%
Canara Bank 1 6.7%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 6.7%
Idbi Bank Limited 1 6.7%

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 583229 Koppal Gangawati Karatgi Gangavathi Taluk, Koppal District R G Main Road Karatgi, Koppal, Karnataka, 583229
Canara Bank ATM 583229 Koppal Gangawati Karatgi Karatgi, 8-3-15, Navali Road, Koppal, Karnataka, 583229
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 583229 Koppal Gangawati Karatgi Rg Road Karatagi - 583229 Hdfc Bank Ltd, Ground Floor, Chinwalar Complex, Koppal, Karnataka, 583229
Idbi Bank Limited ATM 583229 Koppal Gangawati Karatgi R. G.main Road, Idbi Bank Ltd, Chiniwal Complex, P No: 4-1-27, Koppal, Karnataka, 583229
Idfc First Bank Limited ATM 583229 Koppal Gangawati Karatgi R G Main Road, Karatagi, PIN Code -583229. Karatagi, Koppal Dist, Karnataka Ground Floor, Door No. 4-1-27/2/1 to 4-1-27…
Karnataka Grameena Bank ATM 583229 Koppal Gangawati Karatgi Gangavathi Taluk Karatgi, Teh.gangavathi, 583229, Koppal, Karnataka, 583229
Union Bank of India ATM 583229 Koppal Gangawati Gangawati (CMC + Og) Gangawati 3-3-178, Neargandhichowk, Gangavathi, 583229, Koppal, Karnataka, 583229
Union Bank of India ATM 583229 Koppal Gangawati Karatgi Rgmain Road Plotno.9to11, 6thward, Rgmain Road, Karakaratgi, Koppal, Karnataka, 583229

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 Somanhal village located?

Somanhal is in Gangawati Taluk of Koppal district in Karnataka, India.

Which district is Somanhal village in?

Somanhal village is in Koppal district.

Which state is Somanhal village in?

Somanhal village is in Karnataka.

Which taluk is Somanhal under?

Somanhal comes under Gangawati Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Somanhal?

The Census village code of Somanhal is 601683.

Which Gram Panchayat is Somanhal under?

Somanhal is listed under CHALLUR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Gangawati.

What is the population of Somanhal village?

The village record lists 2,565 people and 482 households for Somanhal.

How many households are in Somanhal village?

The village record lists 482 households for Somanhal.

What is the male and female population of Somanhal?

The record lists 1,306 male residents and 1,259 female residents for Somanhal.

What is the sex ratio of Somanhal village?

The sex ratio of Somanhal is 964.01 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Somanhal village?

The reported geographical area of Somanhal is 1,386.88 hectares.

What is the population density of Somanhal village?

The approximate population density of Somanhal is 184.95 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Somanhal?

The nearest town listed for Somanhal is Gangawati, about 35 km away.

How far is Somanhal from the district headquarters?

Somanhal is about 88 km from Koppal, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Somanhal from the sub-district headquarters?

Somanhal is about 35 km from Gangawati, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Somanhal?

The village facility record lists 4 government primary schools, 2 private primary schools, 2 government middle schools and 1 private middle school for Somanhal.

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

For Somanhal, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Jowar, net sown area is 1,145.81 hectares and irrigated land is 385.76 hectares.

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

The page shows 15 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Somanhal. These records include 13 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.