Murudur - Alur, Hassan

Murudur is a village situated in the Alur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Alur and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Kanathur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Murudur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murudur is 616338. The village covers a total geographical area of 151.97 hectares and falls under the 573213 pincode. Alur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Murudur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sakleshpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hassan Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Murudur

According to the 2011 Census, Murudur village had a total population of 176 people, including 79 males and 97 females, living in 45 households. The sex ratio was 1,228 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.66%, with male literacy at 93.33% and female literacy at 66.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28.

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

Nearby Villages of Murudur

Murudur 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 Murudur

Murudur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ballupete, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alur to Murudur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Murudur is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Murudur

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

Health Facilities in Murudur

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

FAQs about Murudur