Moduru - Challakere, Chitradurga

Moduru is a village situated in the Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Challakere and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Renukapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Moduru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Moduru is 605374. The village covers a total geographical area of 440.82 hectares and falls under the 577522 pincode. Challakere is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Moduru

According to the 2011 Census, Moduru village had a total population of 593 people, including 307 males and 286 females, living in 114 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.19%, with male literacy at 82.78% and female literacy at 62.85%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 586.

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

Nearby Villages of Moduru

Moduru 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 Moduru

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Moduru. The nearest railway station is Thallak, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Challakere to Moduru is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Moduru is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Moduru

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

Health Facilities in Moduru

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

FAQs about Moduru