Motha - Heggadadevankote, Mysuru

Motha is a village situated in the Heggadadevankote taluka of Mysuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from Heggadadevankote and around 56 km from Mysore. Naganahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Motha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Motha is 618892. The village covers a total geographical area of 333.98 hectares and falls under the 571114 pincode. Hd Kote is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Motha

According to the 2011 Census, Motha village had a total population of 1,062 people, including 545 males and 517 females, living in 210 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.23%, with male literacy at 60.91% and female literacy at 49.33%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 372.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,062545517
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1538271
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)372179193
Literate Population502282220
Illiterate Population560263297

Nearby Villages of Motha

Motha 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)
SeeranahundiSouth-West1.55 km
MachanayakanahalliWest1.71 km
KrishnapurakavalNorth-East1.83 km
KattemanuganahalliNorth-East1.97 km
NaganahalliNorth-West2.40 km
KollegowdanahalliEast2.45 km
AkkadevanahalliNorth-West2.85 km
HeggadapuraNorth3.09 km
AnagattiSouth-East3.23 km
NuralakuppeSouth3.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Motha

Motha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sujata Puram Halt, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hd Kote to Motha is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mysore to Motha is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Motha

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Motha 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 Motha

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

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

FAQs about Motha

Where is Motha located?

Motha village is located in Heggadadevankote Taluka, Mysuru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Motha?

The Gram Panchayat of Motha is Naganahalli.

What is the pincode of Motha?

The pincode of Motha is 571114.

What is the population of Motha?

Motha had a total population of 1,062, including 545 males and 517 females.

How many households are there in Motha?

Motha had 210 households.

What is the literacy rate in Motha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Motha was 55.23%. Male literacy was 60.91% and female literacy was 49.33%.