Muchakhed - Kalagi, Kalaburagi

Muchakhed is a village situated in the Kalagi taluka of Kalaburagi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from Chitapur and around 26 km from Gulbarga. Korwar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Muchakhed village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muchakhed is 620628. The village covers a total geographical area of 729.13 hectares and falls under the 585312 pincode. Gulbarga is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Muchakhed

As per Census 2011, Muchakhed village has a total population of 824 people, consisting of 418 males and 406 females. The village has 119 households and a sex ratio of 971 females per 1,000 males. There are 125 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 507 literate and 317 illiterate residents. Additionally, 167 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population824418406
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1256461
Scheduled Castes (SC)1677394
Literate Population507303204
Illiterate Population317115202

Nearby Villages of Muchakhed

Muchakhed 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)
IndankalSouth-East2.80 km
MattimuduSouth3.23 km
KalgurthiEast3.32 km
WachaWest3.59 km
KansoorNorth-East5.69 km
MutpaSouth-West5.70 km
HampapurWest5.92 km
Bennur (k)North6.22 km
GundagurthiSouth6.36 km
MadbolWest6.90 km

Transport and Connectivity of Muchakhed

Muchakhed is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Malkhaid Road, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gulbarga to Muchakhed is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Muchakhed

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Muchakhed

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

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

FAQs about Muchakhed

Where is Muchakhed located?

Muchakhed village is located in Kalagi Taluka, Kalaburagi district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Muchakhed?

The Gram Panchayat of Muchakhed is Korwar.

What is the pincode of Muchakhed?

The pincode of Muchakhed is 585312.

What is the population of Muchakhed?

Muchakhed has a total population of 824, including 418 males and 406 females.

How many households are there in Muchakhed?

There are 119 households in Muchakhed.

What is the literacy rate in Muchakhed?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Muchakhed is 61.53%. Male literacy is 72.49% and female literacy is 50.25%.