Mugadthi - Hosanagara, Shivamogga

Mugadthi is a village situated in the Hosanagara taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Hosanagara and around 55 km from Shimoga. Heddharipura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mugadthi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mugadthi is 608008. The village covers a total geographical area of 640.08 hectares and falls under the 577426 pincode. Hosanagara is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Mugadthi

According to the 2011 Census, Mugadthi village had a total population of 958 people, including 470 males and 488 females, living in 208 households. The sex ratio was 1,038 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.21%, with male literacy at 93.88% and female literacy at 78.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 140, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Mugadthi

Mugadthi 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 Mugadthi

Mugadthi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arasalu, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosanagara to Mugadthi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Mugadthi is about 55 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 Mugadthi

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

Health Facilities in Mugadthi

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

FAQs about Mugadthi