Murudi - Molakalmuru, Chitradurga

Murudi is a village situated in the Molakalmuru taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Molakalmuru and around 107 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Thammenahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Murudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murudi is 605159. The village covers a total geographical area of 546.95 hectares and falls under the 577540 pincode. Molakalmuru is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Murudi 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 Murudi

According to the 2011 Census, Murudi village had a total population of 478 people, including 248 males and 230 females, living in 99 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.33%, with male literacy at 82.19% and female literacy at 57.89%.

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

Nearby Villages of Murudi

Murudi 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 Murudi

Public transport in the Murudi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Somalapuram, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Molakalmuru to Murudi is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Murudi is about 107 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Murudi

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

Health Facilities in Murudi

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

FAQs about Murudi