Muthugada Hosur - Arkalgud, Hassan

Muthugada Hosur is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Agrahara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Muthugada Hosur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muthugada Hosur is 616650. The village covers a total geographical area of 171.07 hectares and falls under the 573133 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Muthugada Hosur 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 Muthugada Hosur

As per Census 2011, Muthugada Hosur village has a total population of 535 people, consisting of 254 males and 281 females. The village has 133 households and a sex ratio of 1,106 females per 1,000 males. There are 33 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 360 literate and 175 illiterate residents. Additionally, 160 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Muthugada Hosur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population535254281
Child Population (0–6 yrs)331518
Scheduled Castes (SC)1607585
Literate Population360193167
Illiterate Population17561114

Nearby Villages of Muthugada Hosur

Muthugada Hosur 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)
MugalurNorth-West1.47 km
DoddahalliEast1.51 km
BilaguliSouth-East1.60 km
HirehalliWest2.08 km
AgraharaNorth2.22 km
KotavaluSouth-West2.30 km
LingapuraEast2.56 km
KonapuraNorth-West2.90 km
BelikarpuravalliNorth-East2.90 km
KoodalurSouth-West2.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Muthugada Hosur

Muthugada Hosur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mavinkere, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Muthugada Hosur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Muthugada Hosur is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Muthugada Hosur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Muthugada Hosur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Muthugada Hosur

Where is Muthugada Hosur located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Muthugada Hosur?

The Gram Panchayat of Muthugada Hosur is Agrahara.

What is the pincode of Muthugada Hosur?

The pincode of Muthugada Hosur is 573133.

What is the population of Muthugada Hosur?

Muthugada Hosur has a total population of 535, including 254 males and 281 females.

How many households are there in Muthugada Hosur?

There are 133 households in Muthugada Hosur.

What is the literacy rate in Muthugada Hosur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Muthugada Hosur is 67.29%. Male literacy is 75.98% and female literacy is 59.43%.