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 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 Muthige

According to the 2011 Census, Muthige village had a total population of 832 people, including 415 males and 417 females, living in 203 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.11%, with male literacy at 72.87% and female literacy at 61.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 213, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Muthige