Muthige - Arkalgud, Hassan

Muthige is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Mokali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Muthige village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muthige is 616591. The village covers a total geographical area of 228.91 hectares and falls under the 573102 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Muthige village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Muthige

As per Census 2011, Muthige village has a total population of 832 people, consisting of 415 males and 417 females. The village has 203 households and a sex ratio of 1,004 females per 1,000 males. There are 84 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 502 literate and 330 illiterate residents. Additionally, 213 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Muthige are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population832415417
Child Population (0–6 yrs)843945
Scheduled Castes (SC)213113100
Scheduled Tribes (ST)11-
Literate Population502274228
Illiterate Population330141189

Nearby Villages of Muthige

Muthige 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DadadahalliNorth-East1.31 km
MokaliSouth-West1.48 km
MachagodanahalliNorth-West1.77 km
ParasanahalliSouth-East1.78 km
MalalikereWest2.04 km
MadihalliSouth2.08 km
KellurNorth2.55 km
ShanavinakuppeEast2.65 km
HonnavalliNorth2.68 km
BanadahalliWest2.82 km

Transport and Connectivity of Muthige

Muthige is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mavinkere, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Muthige is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Muthige is about 33 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 Muthige

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Muthige

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Muthige

Where is Muthige located?

Muthige village is located in Arkalgud Taluka, Hassan district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Muthige?

The Gram Panchayat of Muthige is Mokali.

What is the pincode of Muthige?

The pincode of Muthige is 573102.

What is the population of Muthige?

Muthige has a total population of 832, including 415 males and 417 females.

How many households are there in Muthige?

There are 203 households in Muthige.

What is the literacy rate in Muthige?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Muthige is 60.34%. Male literacy is 66.02% and female literacy is 54.68%.