Murugadde

Murugadde is a village located in Koppa taluka of Chikmagalur district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 28km away from sub-district headquarter Koppa (tehsildar office) and 60km away from district headquarter Chikmagalur. As per 2009 stats, Guddethota is the gram panchayat of Murugadde village.

Here you can discover what makes Murugadde unique in its vibrant Koppa-Chikmagalur region. You’ll see Murugadde’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Murugadde

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Murugadde is 609028. The village spans a total geographical area of 256.15 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 577123. Koppa is nearest town to Murugadde village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 28km away.

When it comes to local governance, Murugadde village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sringeri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Udupi Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Murugadde

Population of Murugadde

According to the 2011 Census, Murugadde has a total population of about 702, with approximately 349 males and 353 females. The sex ratio is around 1011 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 54 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 334 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 31. The overall literacy rate is approximately 75.21%, with male literacy at about 82.81% and female literacy near 67.71%. There are around 178 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Murugadde's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Murugadde

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Murugadde. As per the 2011 stats, Murugadde had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Murugadde

Knowing the nearby villages of Murugadde helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Murugadde.

Frequently Asked Questions about Murugadde