Muduba - Sringeri, Chikkamagaluru

Muduba is a village situated in the Sringeri taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from Sringeri and around 115 km from Chikmagalur. Kere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Muduba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muduba is 608935. The village covers a total geographical area of 3244.42 hectares and falls under the 577139 pincode. Sringeri is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Muduba village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Muduba

As per Census 2011, Muduba village has a total population of 127 people, consisting of 63 males and 64 females. The village has 37 households and a sex ratio of 1,015 females per 1,000 males. There are 6 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 89 literate and 38 illiterate residents. Additionally, 24 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 32 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1276364
Child Population (0–6 yrs)651
Scheduled Castes (SC)241212
Scheduled Tribes (ST)321715
Literate Population894841
Illiterate Population381523

Nearby Villages of Muduba

Muduba 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)
KereNorth-East3.01 km
ShirlalSouth-West5.68 km
AndaruNorth-West6.07 km
KervasheSouth6.80 km
BalekadiNorth-East6.96 km
GulaganjimaneEast7.03 km
SheerluSouth-East7.84 km
Mathuvalli EstateEast8.68 km
JarkalaSouth-West9.51 km
Karki Khan Estate North-East9.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Muduba

Muduba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Udupi, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
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 Sringeri to Muduba is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Muduba is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Muduba

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

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

Health Facilities in Muduba

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Muduba

Where is Muduba located?

Muduba village is located in Sringeri Taluka, Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Muduba?

The Gram Panchayat of Muduba is Kere.

What is the pincode of Muduba?

The pincode of Muduba is 577139.

What is the population of Muduba?

Muduba has a total population of 127, including 63 males and 64 females.

How many households are there in Muduba?

There are 37 households in Muduba.

What is the literacy rate in Muduba?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Muduba is 70.08%. Male literacy is 76.19% and female literacy is 64.06%.