Mustur - Jagalur, Davanagere

Mustur is a village situated in the Jagalur taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jagalur and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Mustur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mustur is 606515. The village covers a total geographical area of 1430.15 hectares and falls under the 577528 pincode. Jagalur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Mustur

According to the 2011 Census, Mustur village had a total population of 2,828 people, including 1,425 males and 1,403 females, living in 582 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.24%, with male literacy at 88.31% and female literacy at 68.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 997, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 804.

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

Nearby Villages of Mustur

Mustur 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 Mustur

Mustur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Thallak, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagalur to Mustur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Mustur 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 Mustur

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

Health Facilities in Mustur

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

FAQs about Mustur