Somaguddu
Somaguddu is a revenue village in Challakere taluka, Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It had a population of 2,054 in 444 households (Census 2011).
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2,054 souls. 444 homes.
Challakere taluka, Chitradurga district, Karnataka.
Somaguddu today
- Arecanut(Betelnut/Supari)₹48,362Holalkere APMC · 5 Nov 2026
- Coconut₹20,000Hiriyur APMC · 5 Nov 2026
- Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus₹3,200Hosadurga APMC · 5 Nov 2026
Somaguddu at a glance
Somaguddu is one of the larger villages of Challakere taluka — 49th of 182 by population, with 2,054 people in 444 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 72.8%, above Chitradurga district's 70.7% (Challakere taluka: 66.9%), while the sex ratio was 1,018 women per 1,000 men, above the district's 969. It falls under Somaguddu gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 577522, served by Somaguddu post office. The village covers 1,251 hectares — about 12.5 km², or roughly 164 people per km² (Census 2011). Its nearest mapped neighbour is Lakshmipura, about 2.8 km away in a straight line.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Challakere Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 0 self-help groups with 3 members (2025-26) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
- Height
- about 590 m above sea level At Somaguddu's map point, from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 surface model (~90 m cells). Copernicus DEM GLO-90 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018, provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA.
Gram panchayat
Somaguddu is in the Somaguddu gram panchayat.
Other villages in Somaguddu
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Somaguddu compares
By population, Somaguddu ranks #49 of 182 inhabited villages in Challakere taluka.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
What Somaguddu had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Available
- Power for homes Not available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Page completeness · 1/5
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Villages sharing pincode 577522
Post office: Somaguddu
Other villages in Challakere taluka
View all 197 →- Naikanahatti
- Parasuramapura
- Hirehalli
- Nannivala
- Ghataparthi
- Mannekote
- Mallurahalli
- Jajur
- Dodderi
- Doddaullarthi
- Neralagunte
- Obalapura
- Pagadalabande
- Thalaku
- Nagaramgere
- Thimmannanayakanakote
- Gopanahalli
- Hulikunte
- Belagere
- Veeradimmanahalli
- Chowluru
- Sanikere
- Gowrasamudra
- Budnahatti
- Duggavara
- Jogihatti
- Siddapura
- Chitranayakanahalli
- Mahadevapura
- Varavoo
- Meerasabihalli
- Doddabeeranahalli
Somaguddu — Census 2011 to estimated 2026
Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Karnataka's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+12.9%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 2,054Census 2011
- Male / female
- 1,018 / 1,036
- Households
- 444
- People per home
- 4.6
- Literacy rate
- 72.8%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 1,161
- Work participation
- 56.5%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Somaguddu on the map
Somaguddu · 14.2750° N, 76.6227° E
Electoral profile
Placed from Somaguddu's map location inside the constituency boundary. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); TCPD Lok Dhaba, Trivedi Centre for Political Data, Ashoka University.
Latest posts from the village
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Write a postNearest services to Somaguddu
The closest bank, ATM, post office, petrol pump, hospital and school, by straight-line distance from Somaguddu's map point (road distance is longer).
- Bank branchNone within 25 km
- ATMNone within 25 km
- Post officeSomaguddu Branch Post Office · 70 m (straight line) · PIN 577522 · India Post (as of 2026-09-01)
- Petrol pumpPetrol pump · 4 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
- Hospital / PHCSri Thirumala Hospital · 5.2 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
- SchoolNone within 25 km
Essential services & places near Somaguddu
Hospitals, schools, banks, offices and other public places from OpenStreetMap. Distances are straight-line from Somaguddu's map point, not road distance.
Banks, ATMs & post offices599 in Chitradurga district
Post office · 70 m away (straight line)
Post office · 4.7 km away (straight line)
Post office · 5.3 km away (straight line)
Hospitals & clinics133 in Chitradurga district
Clinic · 4.6 km away (straight line)
Somagudda Road, Near T.B., Challakere
Hospital · 5.2 km away (straight line)
Shantinagar, Challakere , Chitradurga, Behind Lic Office
Hospital · 5.5 km away (straight line)
Gandhi Nagar, Challakere
Schools & anganwadis11 in Chitradurga district
Colleges & universities16 in Chitradurga district
- IISc Challakere Campus
University · 16 km away (straight line)
- Gnana Vikas Polytechnic
Polytechnic · 22 km away (straight line)
53/9, Challakere Rd, Chitradurga, Karnataka
College · 22 km away (straight line)
Nayakanahatty, Karnataka
Police & fire stations3 in Chitradurga district
Revenue & panchayat offices1 in Chitradurga district
Government offices7 in Chitradurga district
Court · 35 km away (straight line)
National Highway Bye Pass, Hiriyur
Temples35 in Chitradurga district
Temple · 4.9 km away (straight line)
Churches1 in Chitradurga district
Mosques20 in Chitradurga district
Other places of worship2 in Chitradurga district
Transport82 in Chitradurga district
- Somaguddu
Railway station · 660 m away (straight line)
- Petrol pump (no name listed)
Petrol pump · 4 km away (straight line)
- Challakere KSRTC Bus Stand
Bus station · 5.5 km away (straight line)
Agriculture services4 in Chitradurga district
Community places3 in Chitradurga district
All places in Challakere taluka (72) →Places of worship in Somaguddu →Suggest a missing place
Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Not checked by VoiceOfVillage unless marked verified. Phone numbers and hours appear only when the source lists them; call before you travel. openstreetmap.org/copyright Bank branches: RBI IFSC lists (via github.com/razorpay/ifsc, public domain). Post offices: India Post, All India Pincode Directory (data.gov.in, GODL-India).
People often ask about Somaguddu
Where is Somaguddu located?
Somaguddu is a village in Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka, India.
Which district is Somaguddu in?
Somaguddu is in Chitradurga district of Karnataka.
Which gram panchayat does Somaguddu belong to?
Somaguddu comes under the Somaguddu gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Somaguddu?
The pincode of Somaguddu, Challakere, Chitradurga is 577522.
What is the population of Somaguddu?
As per the 2011 Census, Somaguddu had a population of 2,054 (1,018 males and 1,036 females).
How many households are there in Somaguddu?
Somaguddu had 444 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Somaguddu?
Somaguddu covers about 1,251 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Somaguddu?
The literacy rate of Somaguddu was 72.8% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Somaguddu?
Somaguddu had 1,018 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Somaguddu in?
Somaguddu is in the Chitradurga Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Somaguddu?
Govind Makthappa Karjol (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Chitradurga Lok Sabha seat, which includes Somaguddu, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Somaguddu in?
Somaguddu is in the Challakere assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Somaguddu?
T. Raghumurthy (Indian National Congress) won the Challakere assembly seat, which includes Somaguddu, in 2023.
Which development block is Somaguddu in?
Somaguddu is in the Challakere development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Somaguddu?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Somaguddu is 605341 and its Census 2011 village code is 605341.
Which villages are near Somaguddu?
Villages near Somaguddu include Lakshmipura (2.8 km), Kurudihalli (3.3 km), Nandanahalli (3.3 km), Hotteppanahalli (4.0 km), Gorlakatte (5.4 km).
What is the population of Somaguddu in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Somaguddu's Census 2011 population of 2,054 by Karnataka's official RGI projection (+12.9% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 2,320 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Somaguddu?
The sarpanch of Somaguddu has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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What do you need to find near Somaguddu?
- Hospital
- PHC / clinic
- Pharmacy
- School
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- ATM
- Post office
- Market
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- Petrol bunk
- Bus stop
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Rainfall at this location — reanalysis estimate (~28 km grid), not a rain-gauge reading
Last 30 days (1 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026): 70.5 mm. A comparison with the long-term average for these days isn't computed yet; IMD's monthly normal for the district is below.
Long-term district average for November: 33.8 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
Not a weather forecast. For forecasts and warnings, follow IMD and official alerts.
District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Chitradurga district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 5 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arecanut(Betelnut/Supari) | Holalkere APMC | 21,713 | 26,993 | 23,958 | 5 Nov 2026 |
| Arecanut(Betelnut/Supari) · Rashi | Holalkere APMC | 46,399 | 49,689 | 48,362 | 5 Nov 2026 |
| Coconut · Medium | Hiriyur APMC | 20,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 | 5 Nov 2026 |
| Coconut · Medium | Hosadurga APMC | 20,000 | 26,000 | 25,000 | 5 Nov 2026 |
| Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus · Elephant Yam (Suran) | Hosadurga APMC | 3,200 | 3,200 | 3,200 | 5 Nov 2026 |
| Ground Nut Seed · Ground Nut Seed | Hiriyur APMC | 13,250 | 13,250 | 13,250 | 5 Nov 2026 |
| Maize · Yellow | Holalkere APMC | 3,150 | 3,150 | 3,150 | 5 Nov 2026 |
| Wheat · Medium | Hiriyur APMC | 3,951 | 3,951 | 3,951 | 5 Nov 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Somaguddu's shops. Best mandi price near Somaguddu →
Official dataAgmarknet, 5 Nov 2026