Moovala - Belur, Hassan

Moovala is a village situated in the Belur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belur and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Lakkunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Moovala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Moovala is 615405. The village covers a total geographical area of 158.72 hectares and falls under the 573215 pincode. Belur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Moovala

As per Census 2011, Moovala village has a total population of 115 people, consisting of 57 males and 58 females. The village has 27 households and a sex ratio of 1,017 females per 1,000 males. There are 13 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 81 literate and 34 illiterate residents. Additionally, 30 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Moovala

Moovala 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 Moovala

Moovala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ballupete, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belur to Moovala is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Moovala is about 39 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 Moovala

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

Health Facilities in Moovala

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

FAQs about Moovala