Somasandra
Somasandra is a revenue village in Malur taluka, Kolar district, Karnataka. It had a population of 251 in 52 households (Census 2011).
251 souls. 52 homes.
Malur taluka, Kolar district, Karnataka.
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Somasandra today
- Beans₹6,000Malur APMC · 23 Oct 2026
- Beetroot₹2,200Bangarpet APMC · 23 Oct 2026
- Bitter gourd₹3,000Bangarpet APMC · 23 Oct 2026
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Somasandra is a village in Malur taluka, Kolar district, Karnataka. At the 2011 Census it had 251 people in 52 households, with a literacy rate of 72.8%. It is administered by the Tekal gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 563137.
Gram panchayat
Somasandra is in the Tekal gram panchayat.
Other villages in Tekal
- Tekal
- Gopasandra
- Seethahalli
- Mittiganahalli
- Veerakaputra
- Settihalli
- Thimmanaikanahalli Agrahara
- Bettahalli
- Dasarahalli
- Haleballahalli
- Kamarakote
- Amani Kanchugaranakere
- Kanchugaranahalli
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Somasandra compares
By population, Somasandra ranks #230 of 314 inhabited villages in Malur taluka.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Somasandra had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest within 5 km
- 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.
Somasandra at a glance
Somasandra is a village of 251 people in 52 households (Census 2011) in Malur taluka, Kolar district, Karnataka, the 230th of 314 inhabited villages in Malur taluka by population. Literacy is 72.8%, 4.8 points above the taluka figure of 67.9%, and the sex ratio is 1,109 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 563137; the LGD village code is 622408.
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Key facts — Somasandra
Villages sharing pincode 563137
Other villages in Malur taluka
View all 366 →- Masthi
- Lakkur
- Thorna Halli
- Chikkathirupathy
- Kudiyanur
- Alambadi
- Huladenahalli
- Shivarapatna
- Doddakadathur
- Hulimangalahosakote
- Sampangere
- Yeswanthapura
- Santhehalli
- Tekal
- Banahalli
- Araleri
- Seethanaikanahalli
- Kavalagiriyanahalli
- Yattakodi
- Hungenahalli
- Bantahalli
- Pura
- Byranahalli
- Doddashivara
- Abbenahalli
- Kurandahalli
- Agrahara
- Rajenahalli
- Chokkondahalli
- Jayamangala
- Dyapasandra
- Hunasikote
Population, education & work
- Population
- 251Census 2011
- Male / female
- 119 / 132
- Households
- 52
- People per home
- 4.8
- Literacy rate
- 72.8%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Somasandra on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Somasandra. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Somasandra · 12.9726° N, 78.0719° E
Electoral profile
Estimated: 98% of the 103 mapped villages in the same mandal fall in this constituency. 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.
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Elsewhere in Karnataka
- ಮೀನುಗಾರಿಕೆ
District Administration, Hassan · 29 Sept 2026
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Government jobs near Somasandra
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Essential services & places near Somasandra
Somasandra isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Malur taluka, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices505 in Kolar district
Bank
Kudiyanur, Karnataka
Bank
Kolar Bangalore Road Dist: Kolar, Bangarapet, Karnataka
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics130 in Kolar district
Hospital
Bangalore Road Malur
Hospital
BUDIKOTE ROAD, THORALAKKI VILLAGE TEKAL POST
Hospital
BEHIND VETERNARY HOSPITAL, TEKAL ROAD, HULADENAHALLI VILLAGE
Hospital
MALUR BANGARPET ROAD, TEKAL VILLAGE TEKAL POST
Hospital
Oppsoite government school, d.N.Doddi village masthi post
Hospital
MALUR
Schools & anganwadis17 in Kolar district
- SLV School
School
Colleges & universities18 in Kolar district
- Government Junior College
College
- JSS Mahavidyapeetha
College
Police & fire stations8 in Kolar district
- Malur Police Station
Police station
Revenue & panchayat offices1 in Kolar district
Government offices5 in Kolar district
- Malur Session Court
Court
Temples21 in Kolar district
Temple
- Sri Varadarajaswamy Temple, Tyakal
Temple
Churches15 in Kolar district
Mosques25 in Kolar district
Mosque
Mosque, Banakanahalli, Karnataka
Mosque
Karnataka
Mosque
Alahalli, Karnataka
Other places of worship9 in Kolar district
Transport93 in Kolar district
- Malur Bus Stand
Bus station
- Alambadi
Bus stop
- Anchemuskuru
Bus stop
- Arasanahalli
Bus stop
- Baragur
Bus stop
- Chikka Tirupathi
Bus stop
Community places13 in Kolar district
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People often ask about Somasandra
Where is Somasandra located?
Somasandra is a village in Malur taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka, India.
Which district is Somasandra in?
Somasandra is in Kolar district of Karnataka.
Which gram panchayat does Somasandra belong to?
Somasandra comes under the Tekal gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Somasandra?
The pincode of Somasandra, Malur, Kolar is 563137.
What is the population of Somasandra?
As per the 2011 Census, Somasandra had a population of 251 (119 males and 132 females).
How many households are there in Somasandra?
Somasandra had 52 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Somasandra?
The literacy rate of Somasandra was 72.8% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Somasandra?
Somasandra had 1,109 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Somasandra in?
Somasandra is in the Kolar Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Somasandra?
M. Mallesh Babu (Janata Dal (Secular)) won the Kolar Lok Sabha seat, which includes Somasandra, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Somasandra in?
Somasandra is in the Malur assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Somasandra?
K.Y.Nanjegowda (Indian National Congress) won the Malur assembly seat, which includes Somasandra, in 2023.
What is the LGD code of Somasandra?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Somasandra is 622408 and its Census 2011 village code is 622408.
Which villages are near Somasandra?
Villages near Somasandra include Hosabalahalli (within ~8 km), Kavalagiriyanahalli (within ~8 km), Kanagala (within ~8 km), Yaluvaguli (within ~8 km), Hunasikote (within ~8 km).
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
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
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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.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for October: 148.2 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Kolar district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 23 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beans · Beans (Whole) | Bangarpet APMC | 4,000 | 5,500 | 5,000 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Beans · Beans (Whole) | Mulbagal APMC | 2,000 | 5,000 | 3,500 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Beans · Beans (Whole) | Malur APMC | 5,000 | 7,000 | 6,000 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Beetroot · Beetroot | Bangarpet APMC | 1,500 | 2,500 | 2,200 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Bitter gourd · Bitter Gourd | Bangarpet APMC | 2,500 | 3,200 | 3,000 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Bottle gourd · Bottle Gourd | Bangarpet APMC | 500 | 1,000 | 800 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Bangarpet APMC | 1,000 | 2,000 | 1,700 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Mulbagal APMC | 1,000 | 2,000 | 1,500 | 23 Oct 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 Somasandra's shops.
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
All villages near Somasandra →Compare Somasandra with… →All villages in Malur →Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
- PM-Kisan status ↗
- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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