Musavathur - Arkalgud, Hassan

Musavathur 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 40 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Aladahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Musavathur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Musavathur is 616522. The village covers a total geographical area of 501.14 hectares and falls under the 573102 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Musavathur 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 Musavathur

According to the 2011 Census, Musavathur village had a total population of 840 people, including 428 males and 412 females, living in 209 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.91%, with male literacy at 84.48% and female literacy at 66.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 206.

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

Nearby Villages of Musavathur

Musavathur 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 Musavathur

Musavathur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Mavinkere, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Musavathur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Musavathur is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Musavathur

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

Health Facilities in Musavathur

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

FAQs about Musavathur