Mudalodu - Gauribidanur, Chikkaballapura

Mudalodu is a village situated in the Gauribidanur taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gauribidanur and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Muddalodu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mudalodu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mudalodu is 623275. The village covers a total geographical area of 438.17 hectares and falls under the 561206 pincode. Gauribidanur is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Mudalodu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gauribidanur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chikkballapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mudalodu

As per Census 2011, Mudalodu village has a total population of 1,762 people, consisting of 891 males and 871 females. The village has 394 households and a sex ratio of 977 females per 1,000 males. There are 194 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 976 literate and 786 illiterate residents. Additionally, 539 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 499 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mudalodu are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,762891871
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19410688
Scheduled Castes (SC)539269270
Scheduled Tribes (ST)499249250
Literate Population976551425
Illiterate Population786340446

Nearby Villages of Mudalodu

Mudalodu is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MaripadaguWest1.49 km
KatanakalluSouth2.13 km
HanumenahalliSouth-East2.17 km
JeelakunteNorth-East2.21 km
VelapiSouth-West3.11 km
MallegowdanadinneSouth-East3.38 km
VatadahosahalliEast3.54 km
ManivalaSouth-East3.58 km
SadarlahalliNorth-East3.69 km
NarasapuradadinneSouth-East3.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mudalodu

Mudalodu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Devarapalle, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gauribidanur to Mudalodu is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Mudalodu is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mudalodu

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Mudalodu village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Mudalodu

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Mudalodu village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Mudalodu

Where is Mudalodu located?

Mudalodu village is located in Gauribidanur Taluka, Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mudalodu?

The Gram Panchayat of Mudalodu is Muddalodu.

What is the pincode of Mudalodu?

The pincode of Mudalodu is 561206.

What is the population of Mudalodu?

Mudalodu has a total population of 1,762, including 891 males and 871 females.

How many households are there in Mudalodu?

There are 394 households in Mudalodu.

What is the literacy rate in Mudalodu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mudalodu is 55.39%. Male literacy is 61.84% and female literacy is 48.79%.