Murundi - Arsikere, Hassan

Murundi is a village situated in the Arsikere taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arsikere and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Murundi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murundi is 615681. The village covers a total geographical area of 725.92 hectares and falls under the 573122 pincode. Arsikere is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Murundi

According to the 2011 Census, Murundi village had a total population of 2,100 people, including 1,060 males and 1,040 females, living in 470 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.47%, with male literacy at 76.24% and female literacy at 56.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 855, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Murundi

Murundi 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 Murundi

Murundi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Arsikere Jn, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arsikere to Murundi is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Murundi 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 Murundi

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

Health Facilities in Murundi

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

FAQs about Murundi