Sonnenahalli village, Devanahalli taluk | Pincode 562164

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LGD code: 625258
Pincode: 562164
Post office: Avathi
Population: 356
Households: 84
Literacy rate: 73.9%
Sex ratio: 924 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 213
Distance to district centre: 8 km
Distance to mandal centre: 13 km
Distance to Bengaluru: 28 km
Distance to Chennai: 301 km
Nearest railway station: Rajanukunte · 9 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Hesaraghatta Primary Health Centre · 8 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Sonnenahalli compares

By population, Sonnenahalli ranks #140 of 214 villages in Devanahalli mandal.

Literacy rate

73.9%

+7.4% vs mandal average

Sonnenahalli: 73.9%
Devanahalli mandal: 66.5%
Bengaluru Rural district: 69.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

924

−11 vs mandal average

Sonnenahalli: 924
Devanahalli mandal: 935

Household size

people per home

4.2

−0.5 vs mandal average

Sonnenahalli: 4.2
Devanahalli mandal: 4.7

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Sonnenahalli at a glance

Sonnenahalli is a village of 356 people in 84 households (Census 2011) in Devanahalli taluk, Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka, the 140th-largest of 214 villages in Devanahalli taluk. Literacy is 74%, 7 points above the taluk average of 67% and the sex ratio is 924 women per 1,000 men. It lies 8 km from the Bengaluru Rural district centre, 20 km from Jalhalli, the nearest town, 9 km from Rajanukunte railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 562164, served by Avathi post office; the LGD village code is 625258. The nearest hospital or health centre is Hesaraghatta Primary Health Centre, 8 km away. The village votes in Doddaballapur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Dheeraj Muniraj. The population is estimated at 420 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Sonnenahalli · this village	356	74%	—
Sonnenahalli · Bengaluru East	—	—	0 km N
Sonnenahalli · Bengaluru South	—	—	0 km N
Sonnenahalli · Dodda Ballapur	310	52%	0 km N
Sonnenahalli · Kolar	874	53%	0 km N
Sonnenahalli · Sidlaghatta	823	71%	0 km N
Sonnenahalli · Koratagere	243	63%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Sonnenahalli

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: No
ASHA worker: No
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: DEVANAHALLI
Distance to nearest town (km): 12
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 12
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): KARAHALLI
Total area (ha): 127.62
Irrigated area (ha): 21.05
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Sonnenahalli

LGD code: 625258
Pincode: 562164
Post office: Avathi
Population (Census 2011): 356
Population (projected 2026): 420
Households: 84
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 924
Literacy rate: 73.9%
Coordinates: 13.20664°N, 77.49022°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Chikkballapur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Doddaballapur
Member of Parliament: K. Sudhakar
Member of Legislative Assembly: Dheeraj Muniraj
Block / Mandal: Devanahalli

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Bengaluru Rural district level

Then & Now

Sonnenahalli — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

356

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

420

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 356Census 2011
Households: 84Census 2011
Literacy rate: 73.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 924 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4202026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 992026 projection
Active job cards: 60,056MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 29,787MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 5,37,39,456ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 70.9%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Bengaluru Rural district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 1,46,837PMAY-G · 1,46,837 of 9,44,140 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Bengaluru Rural district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,278Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Bengaluru Rural district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Notable places in Sonnenahalli

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Transport

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Karlapura Palya
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Getting there

How to reach Sonnenahalli

Mandal centre

Devanahalli · ≈ 13 km

≈ 27 min by car · 31 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Bengaluru Rural · ≈ 7.7 km

≈ 16 min by car · 19 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 13,063 people

Jalhalli · ≈ 20 km

≈ 42 min by car · 49 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Bengaluru28 kmcapital
Chennai301 km
Hyderabad477 km
Mumbai818 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationRajanukunte9 km
Bus stopKarlapura<1 km
Hospital / PHCHesaraghatta Primary Health Centre8 km
ATM / bankFederal Bank6 km
Petrol pumpM.R.N. Auto Gas11 km
CollegeSVITgrounnd9 km
Police stationNelamangala Rural Police station15 km

Nearest to the village

Bus stop: Karlapura Palyaunder 1 km

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September 2026

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Ex-soldier, daughter killed during property dispute in Karnataka

Reported by The Siasat Daily.

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Sep

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Karnataka ‘pseudo-Naxal’ held over threat linked to local polls, land dispute

Reported by The Indian Express.

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Sep

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Karnataka launches village-level water budgeting to strengthen water security

Reported by Udayavani.

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Gowri Ganesha Habba

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Hartalika Teej

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News from Bengaluru Rural & Karnataka

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Ex-soldier, daughter killed during property dispute in Karnataka
The Siasat Daily8h ago
Karnataka ‘pseudo-Naxal’ held over threat linked to local polls, land dispute
The Indian Express10h ago
Karnataka launches village-level water budgeting to strengthen water security
Udayavani2 days ago
Karnataka HC asks SEC to go ahead with panchayat polls after State says ward formation, reservation complete
Bar and Bench5 days ago
This farmhouse in Karnataka's village of Tulasigeri is a testament to modest living
architecturaldigest.in5 days ago
Karnataka govt to move Supreme Court against Centre for withholding Rs 2,186 crore panchayats grants
deccanherald.com6 days ago

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What is the pincode of Sonnenahalli?

The pincode of Sonnenahalli, Devanahalli taluk, Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka is 562164. The post office is Avathi.

Which post office delivers to Sonnenahalli?

Mail for Sonnenahalli is delivered through Avathi post office, pincode 562164, in Devanahalli taluk, Bengaluru Rural district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Sonnenahalli located?

Sonnenahalli is a village in Devanahalli taluk of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka, India.

What is the population of Sonnenahalli as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Sonnenahalli village has a population of 356 across 84 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sonnenahalli in?

Sonnenahalli falls under the Chikkballapur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #27) of Karnataka.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Sonnenahalli in?

Sonnenahalli falls under the Doddaballapur assembly constituency (AC #180) of Karnataka.

What is the literacy rate in Sonnenahalli?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Sonnenahalli village is 73.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Sonnenahalli?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Sonnenahalli village is 924 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Sonnenahalli?

12 schemes currently match residents of Sonnenahalli, including Anna Bhagya, Gruha Lakshmi, Shakti (Free Bus Travel for Women). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Sonnenahalli from Bengaluru Rural district centre?

Sonnenahalli is approximately 8 km (straight-line) from the centre of Bengaluru Rural district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Sonnenahalli?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Sonnenahalli village is 625258.

Which is the nearest town to Sonnenahalli?

Jalhalli (population 13,063, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 20 km from Sonnenahalli in a straight line.

How big is Sonnenahalli compared to other villages in Devanahalli taluk?

Sonnenahalli ranks 140 of 214 villages in Devanahalli taluk by Census 2011 population (356 residents).

How far is Sonnenahalli from Bengaluru?

Sonnenahalli is about 28 km from Bengaluru in a straight line (the state capital of Karnataka); by road expect roughly 37 km.

How far is Sonnenahalli from Chennai?

Sonnenahalli is about 301 km from Chennai in a straight line; by road expect roughly 392 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Sonnenahalli?

Rajanukunte is the nearest railway station to Sonnenahalli, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Sonnenahalli?

Karlapura is the nearest bus stop to Sonnenahalli, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Sonnenahalli?

Hesaraghatta Primary Health Centre is the nearest hospital or health centre to Sonnenahalli, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Sonnenahalli?

Federal Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Sonnenahalli, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Sonnenahalli?

M.R.N. Auto Gas is the nearest petrol pump to Sonnenahalli, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Who is the MLA of Sonnenahalli?

Sonnenahalli falls under Doddaballapur assembly constituency (AC 180). The sitting MLA is Dheeraj Muniraj (BJP).

Who is the MP for Sonnenahalli?

Sonnenahalli is in Chikkballapur Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is K. Sudhakar (BJP).

What is the population of Sonnenahalli in 2026?

Sonnenahalli is estimated at 420 people in 2026, up about 18% from 356 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Sonnenahalli in?

Karnataka falls in the Southern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, cotton, groundnut, millets, chillies) and the West Coast Plains and Ghats zone (rice, coconut, spices, rubber, plantation crops) of the ICAR classification; Sonnenahalli in Bengaluru Rural district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-15
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)