Muganur - Nargund, Gadag

Muganur is a village situated in the Nargund taluka of Gadag district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nargund and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Gadag. Banahatti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Muganur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muganur is 601878. The village covers a total geographical area of 799.78 hectares and falls under the 582207 pincode. Nargund is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Muganur

According to the 2011 Census, Muganur village had a total population of 1,118 people, including 585 males and 533 females, living in 204 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.88%, with male literacy at 84.53% and female literacy at 60.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 239, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 101.

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

Nearby Villages of Muganur

Muganur 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 Muganur

Muganur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mallapur, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nargund to Muganur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadag to Muganur is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Muganur

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

Health Facilities in Muganur

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

FAQs about Muganur