Somapur village, Sindgi taluk | Pincode 586115

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LGD code: 599366
Pincode: 586115
Post office: Devar Hippargi
Population: 817
Households: 122
Literacy rate: 50.9%
Sex ratio: 904 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 351
Distance to district centre: 54 km
Distance to mandal centre: 3 km
Distance to Bengaluru: 373 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 275 km
Nearest railway station: Linganabandi · 45 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Mudgal · 18 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Somapur compares

By population, Somapur ranks #46 of 52 villages in Sindgi mandal.

Literacy rate

50.9%

+0.9% vs mandal average

Somapur: 50.9%
Sindgi mandal: 50.0%
Vijayapura district: 57.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

904

−38 vs mandal average

Somapur: 904
Sindgi mandal: 942

Household size

people per home

6.7

+1.0 vs mandal average

Somapur: 6.7
Sindgi mandal: 5.7

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

Somapur at a glance

Somapur is a village of 817 people in 122 households (Census 2011) in Sindgi taluk, Vijayapura district, Karnataka, the 46th-largest of 52 villages in Sindgi taluk. Literacy is 51%, about the same as the taluk average of 50% and the sex ratio is 904 women per 1,000 men. It lies 54 km from the Vijayapura district centre, 33 km from Nalatawad, the nearest town, 45 km from Linganabandi railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 586115, served by Devar Hippargi post office; the LGD village code is 599366. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Mudgal, 18 km away. The village votes in Hungund assembly constituency, represented by MLA Kashappanavara Vijayanand Shivashankrappa. The population is estimated at 963 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Somapur · this village	817	51%	—
Sajjalagudda · Lingsugur	1,100	71%	1 km SE
Narakaladinni · Lingsugur	1,485	44%	7.8 km NE
Benakanadoni · Ilkal	927	58%	10 km W
Uskihal · Maski	621	46%	10.7 km E
Gundasagara · Kadur	793	79%	12.9 km E
Lotageri · Muddebihal	1,203	50%	14 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Somapur

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
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: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: SINDGI
Distance to nearest town (km): 8
Distance to district HQ (km): 68
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 8
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): CHATTARKI
Total area (ha): 419.98
Irrigated area (ha): 26
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Somapur

LGD code: 599366
Pincode: 586115
Post office: Devar Hippargi
Population (Census 2011): 817
Population (projected 2026): 963
Households: 122
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 904
Literacy rate: 50.9%
Coordinates: 16.08232°N, 76.29672°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Bagalkot
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Hungund
Member of Parliament: P. C. Gaddigoudar
Member of Legislative Assembly: Kashappanavara Vijayanand Shivashankrappa
Block / Mandal: Sindgi

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 Vijayapura district level

Then & Now

Somapur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

817

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

963

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

122

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

144

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: 817Census 2011
Households: 122Census 2011
Literacy rate: 50.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 904 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 9632026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1442026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
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 · Vijayapura district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 1,46,837PMAY-G · 1,46,837 of 9,44,140 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Vijayapura district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,278Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Vijayapura 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 near Somapur · Sindgi mandal area

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Government Lower Primary School Melinagaddi
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High school
Government Higher Primary School Jaginagaddi
📍 18.1 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Somapur

Mandal centre

Sindgi · ≈ 2.5 km

≈ 5 min by car · 6 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Vijayapura · ≈ 54 km

≈ 1 h 50 min by car · 2 h 11 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 13,150 people

Nalatawad · ≈ 33 km

≈ 1 h 8 min by car · 1 h 21 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Bengaluru373 kmcapital
Hyderabad275 km
Mumbai492 km
Chennai542 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationLinganabandi45 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Mudgal18 km
ATM / bankSyndicate Bank ATM19 km
CollegeExpert Pu Science College Nagarabetta22 km
Police stationMuddebihal Police Station35 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Somapur

1 Mosque mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🕌Madina MasjidMosque2.7 km ↗

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Karnataka govt begins relocation of 11k seized vehicles to Bengaluru outskirts

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Karnataka Cabinet clears Rs 151 crore for ballot boxes, webcasting of panchayat polls

Reported by The Economic Times.

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Tuberose Cultivation Transforms a Karnataka Village: A Success Story from Yettinahalli

Reported by Indian Council Of Agricultural Research.

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News from Vijayapura & Karnataka

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Karnataka govt begins relocation of 11k seized vehicles to Bengaluru outskirts
timesofindia.indiatimes.comyesterday
Karnataka Cabinet clears Rs 151 crore for ballot boxes, webcasting of panchayat polls
The Economic Timesyesterday
Tuberose Cultivation Transforms a Karnataka Village: A Success Story from Yettinahalli
Indian Council Of Agricultural Researchyesterday
High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Appeal of Gram Panchayat President Against No-Confidence Motion — Writ Appeal Held Not Maintainable Against Resolution Passed by Majority Under Section 49(2) of Karnataka Gram Swaraj and Panchayat Raj Act, 199
lawtext.inyesterday
Karnataka ex-Army man, daughter hacked to death over property dispute
The Indian Express2 days ago
Ex-soldier, daughter killed during property dispute in Karnataka
siasat.com3 days ago

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People often ask about Somapur

What is the pincode of Somapur?

The pincode of Somapur, Sindgi taluk, Vijayapura district, Karnataka is 586115. The post office is Devar Hippargi.

Which post office delivers to Somapur?

Mail for Somapur is delivered through Devar Hippargi post office, pincode 586115, in Sindgi taluk, Vijayapura district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Somapur located?

Somapur is a village in Sindgi taluk of Vijayapura district, Karnataka, India.

What is the population of Somapur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Somapur village has a population of 817 across 122 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Somapur in?

Somapur falls under the Bagalkot Lok Sabha constituency (PC #3) of Karnataka.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Somapur in?

Somapur falls under the Hungund assembly constituency (AC #25) of Karnataka.

What is the literacy rate in Somapur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Somapur village is 50.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Somapur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Somapur village is 904 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Somapur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Somapur, 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 Somapur from Vijayapura district centre?

Somapur is approximately 54 km (straight-line) from the centre of Vijayapura district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Somapur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Somapur village is 599366.

Which is the nearest town to Somapur?

Nalatawad (population 13,150, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 33 km from Somapur in a straight line.

How big is Somapur compared to other villages in Sindgi taluk?

Somapur ranks 46 of 52 villages in Sindgi taluk by Census 2011 population (817 residents).

How far is Somapur from Bengaluru?

Somapur is about 373 km from Bengaluru in a straight line (the state capital of Karnataka); by road expect roughly 485 km.

How far is Somapur from Hyderabad?

Somapur is about 275 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 357 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Somapur?

Linganabandi is the nearest railway station to Somapur, about 45 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 58 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Somapur?

Government Hospital, Mudgal is the nearest hospital or health centre to Somapur, about 18 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 23 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Somapur?

Syndicate Bank ATM is the nearest ATM or bank to Somapur, about 19 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 24 km.

Who is the MLA of Somapur?

Somapur falls under Hungund assembly constituency (AC 25). The sitting MLA is Kashappanavara Vijayanand Shivashankrappa (INC).

Who is the MP for Somapur?

Somapur is in Bagalkot Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is P. C. Gaddigoudar (BJP).

What is the population of Somapur in 2026?

Somapur is estimated at 963 people in 2026, up about 18% from 817 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Somapur 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; Somapur in Vijayapura 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, 2026-09-19
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

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How Somapur compares

Somapur at a glance

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Somapur

Notice board · Somapur

Key facts — Somapur

Population, education, health & sanitation

Somapur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Somapur on the map

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Education

How to reach Somapur

Temples & shrines near Somapur

Villages sharing pincode 586115

Other villages named Somapur

Latest posts

Karnataka govt begins relocation of 11k seized vehicles to Bengaluru outskirts

Karnataka Cabinet clears Rs 151 crore for ballot boxes, webcasting of panchayat polls

Tuberose Cultivation Transforms a Karnataka Village: A Success Story from Yettinahalli

Notable persons of Somapur

Open jobs in Somapur

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Upcoming events

Gowri Ganesha Habba

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Gram Sabha — Q3 2026

Gandhi Jayanti

Navaratri (Sharad)

Mysuru Dasara

Dussehra (Vijayadashami)

Karva Chauth

News from Vijayapura & Karnataka

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People often ask about Somapur

What is the pincode of Somapur?

Which post office delivers to Somapur?

In which district is Somapur located?

What is the population of Somapur as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Somapur in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Somapur in?

What is the literacy rate in Somapur?

What is the sex ratio in Somapur?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Somapur?

How far is Somapur from Vijayapura district centre?

What is the LGD code of Somapur?

Which is the nearest town to Somapur?

How big is Somapur compared to other villages in Sindgi taluk?

How far is Somapur from Bengaluru?

How far is Somapur from Hyderabad?

Which is the nearest railway station to Somapur?

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Somapur?

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Somapur?

Who is the MLA of Somapur?

Who is the MP for Somapur?

What is the population of Somapur in 2026?

Which agro-climatic zone is Somapur in?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Somapur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Somapur on the map

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Education

Latest posts

Karnataka govt begins relocation of 11k seized vehicles to Bengaluru outskirts

Karnataka Cabinet clears Rs 151 crore for ballot boxes, webcasting of panchayat polls

Tuberose Cultivation Transforms a Karnataka Village: A Success Story from Yettinahalli

Notable persons of Somapur

Open jobs in Somapur

Upcoming events

Gowri Ganesha Habba

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami