Mugalur - Arkalgud, Hassan

Mugalur is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Agrahara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mugalur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mugalur is 616649. The village covers a total geographical area of 350.52 hectares and falls under the 573133 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Mugalur

According to the 2011 Census, Mugalur village had a total population of 725 people, including 357 males and 368 females, living in 177 households. The sex ratio was 1,031 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.45%, with male literacy at 81.85% and female literacy at 57.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 154.

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

Nearby Villages of Mugalur

Mugalur 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 Mugalur

Mugalur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mavinkere, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Mugalur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Mugalur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mugalur

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

Health Facilities in Mugalur

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

FAQs about Mugalur