Muthigepura - Mudigere, Chikkamagaluru

Muthigepura is a village situated in the Mudigere taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from Mudigere and around 40 km from Chikmagalur. Halemudigere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Muthigepura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muthigepura is 609991. The village covers a total geographical area of 207.07 hectares and falls under the 577132 pincode. Mudigere is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Muthigepura

According to the 2011 Census, Muthigepura village had a total population of 502 people, including 239 males and 263 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 1,100 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.91%, with male literacy at 86.55% and female literacy at 73.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 194, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Muthigepura

Muthigepura 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 Muthigepura

Public transport in the Muthigepura is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sakleshpur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mudigere to Muthigepura is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Muthigepura is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Muthigepura

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

Health Facilities in Muthigepura

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

FAQs about Muthigepura