Muthuru - Mangaluru, Dakshina Kannada

Muthuru is a village situated in the Mangaluru taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from Mangalore and around 35 km from Mangalore. Muthuru village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muthuru is 617490. The village covers a total geographical area of 307.75 hectares and falls under the 574144 pincode. Bantval is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Muthuru village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mangaluru City North Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dakshina Kannada Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Muthuru

As per Census 2011, Muthuru village has a total population of 1,875 people, consisting of 950 males and 925 females. The village has 352 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 178 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,425 literate and 450 illiterate residents. Additionally, 143 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 74 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Muthuru

Muthuru 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 Muthuru

Muthuru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Faringapete Halt, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bantval to Muthuru is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Muthuru is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Muthuru

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

Health Facilities in Muthuru

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

FAQs about Muthuru