Mustoor - Kolar Gold Field, Kolar

Mustoor is a village situated in the Kolar Gold Field taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from Bangarpet and around 35 km from Kolar. Vengasandra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mustoor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mustoor is 622781. The village covers a total geographical area of 285.9 hectares and falls under the 563117 pincode. Mulbagal is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Mustoor

As per Census 2011, Mustoor village has a total population of 884 people, consisting of 446 males and 438 females. The village has 235 households and a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males. There are 82 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 674 literate and 210 illiterate residents. Additionally, 263 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population884446438
Child Population (0–6 yrs)824042
Scheduled Castes (SC)263124139
Scheduled Tribes (ST)11-
Literate Population674364310
Illiterate Population21082128

Nearby Villages of Mustoor

Mustoor 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)
AnnasagaraWest1.37 km
ThathepalliSouth-East1.63 km
MallapalliSouth1.64 km
VengasandraNorth-West2.02 km
N.g. HulkurNorth-East2.35 km
KodigepalliNorth2.57 km
GopenahalliWest2.67 km
ThongalakuppaSouth2.95 km
MothakapalliSouth-West3.08 km
PapenahalliSouth-West3.20 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mustoor

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Mustoor. The nearest railway station is Coromandel, while the nearest airport is Vellore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mulbagal to Mustoor is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Mustoor is about 35 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 Mustoor

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mustoor

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Mustoor

Where is Mustoor located?

Mustoor village is located in Kolar Gold Field Taluka, Kolar district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mustoor?

The Gram Panchayat of Mustoor is Vengasandra.

What is the pincode of Mustoor?

The pincode of Mustoor is 563117.

What is the population of Mustoor?

Mustoor has a total population of 884, including 446 males and 438 females.

How many households are there in Mustoor?

There are 235 households in Mustoor.

What is the literacy rate in Mustoor?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mustoor is 76.24%. Male literacy is 81.61% and female literacy is 70.78%.