Megur
About Megur
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Megur village is 609920. Megur village is located in Mudigere taluka of Chikmagalur district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Mudigere (tehsildar office) and 69km away from district headquarter Chikmagalur. As per 2009 stats, Javali is the gram panchayat of Megur village.
The total geographical area of village is 1061.42 hectares. Megur has a total population of 673 peoples, out of which male population is 332 while female population is 341. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1027 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of megur village is 64.93% out of which 72.89% males and 57.18% females are literate. There are about 204 houses in megur village. Pincode of megur village locality is 577122.
When it comes to administration, Megur village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Megur village comes under Mudigere Vidhan Sabha constituency & Udupi Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha constituency. Mudigere is nearest town to megur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.
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Population of Megur
The population details of Megur cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 673 | 332 | 341 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 64 | 30 | 34 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 283 | 145 | 138 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 46 | 23 | 23 |
| Literate Population | 437 | 242 | 195 |
| Illiterate Population | 236 | 90 | 146 |
Connectivity of Megur
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Megur
Where is Megur located?
Megur village is situated in Mudigere Taluka, within the Chikmagalur district of Karnataka, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Megur?
The Gram Panchayat of Megur is Javali (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Megur?
The pincode of Megur is 577122, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Megur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Megur is 673, with 332 males and 341 females.
How many households are there in Megur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Megur village has a total of 204 households.
What is the literacy rate in Megur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Megur is 64.93%. The male literacy rate is 72.89%, while the female literacy rate is 57.18%.