Mustoor - Arakera, Raichur

Mustoor is a village situated in the Arakera taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from Devadurga and around 66 km from Raichur. Mustur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mustoor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mustoor is 600688. The village covers a total geographical area of 249.9 hectares and falls under the 584126 pincode. Devadurga is the nearest town, located about 22 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 Devadurga Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raichur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mustoor

As per Census 2011, Mustoor village has a total population of 1,591 people, consisting of 813 males and 778 females. The village has 329 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 246 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 705 literate and 886 illiterate residents. Additionally, 607 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 309 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,591813778
Child Population (0–6 yrs)246124122
Scheduled Castes (SC)607314293
Scheduled Tribes (ST)309154155
Literate Population705448257
Illiterate Population886365521

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)
GajjibhaviSouth-East1.76 km
ShakapurNorth-East2.31 km
ShivangiSouth2.35 km
ChintalkuntaNorth2.49 km
JaradbandiWest2.52 km
HungunbadSouth-East3.23 km
AldhartiEast3.68 km
HonkatmalliNorth-West3.85 km
Hal-jadaldinniSouth-West4.11 km
KardonaWest4.56 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mustoor

Public transport in the Mustoor is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Yadalapur, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >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 Devadurga to Mustoor is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Mustoor is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 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 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 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)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Mustoor

Where is Mustoor located?

Mustoor village is located in Arakera Taluka, Raichur district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mustoor?

The Gram Panchayat of Mustoor is Mustur.

What is the pincode of Mustoor?

The pincode of Mustoor is 584126.

What is the population of Mustoor?

Mustoor has a total population of 1,591, including 813 males and 778 females.

How many households are there in Mustoor?

There are 329 households in Mustoor.

What is the literacy rate in Mustoor?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mustoor is 44.31%. Male literacy is 55.10% and female literacy is 33.03%.