Megur - Koppa, Chikkamagaluru

Megur is a village situated in the Koppa taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 38 km from Koppa and around 90 km from Chikmagalur. Guddethota serves as the Gram Panchayat for Megur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Megur is 609034. The village covers a total geographical area of 1797.26 hectares and falls under the 577126 pincode. Koppa is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Megur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sringeri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Udupi Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Megur

According to the 2011 Census, Megur village had a total population of 531 people, including 276 males and 255 females, living in 120 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.81%, with male literacy at 85.83% and female literacy at 75.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 351.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Megur

Megur 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Megur

Megur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chikkamanglur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koppa to Megur is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Megur is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Megur

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

Health Facilities in Megur

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

FAQs about Megur