Megur - Ron, Gadag

Megur is a village situated in the Ron taluka of Gadag district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ron and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Gadag. Asuti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Megur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Megur is 601913. The village covers a total geographical area of 390.54 hectares and falls under the 582203 pincode. Ron is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Megur 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 Megur

According to the 2011 Census, Megur village had a total population of 677 people, including 356 males and 321 females, living in 127 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.50%, with male literacy at 77.88% and female literacy at 53.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 26, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 333.

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

Nearby Villages of Megur

Megur 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 Megur

Megur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Somankatti, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ron to Megur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadag to Megur is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Megur

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

Health Facilities in Megur

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

FAQs about Megur