Muthala - Hosanagara, Shivamogga

Muthala is a village situated in the Hosanagara taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 19 km from Hosanagara and around 55 km from Shimoga. Chikkajeni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Muthala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muthala is 607925. The village covers a total geographical area of 268.81 hectares and falls under the 577418 pincode. Hosanagara is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Muthala 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 Muthala

According to the 2011 Census, Muthala village had a total population of 354 people, including 169 males and 185 females, living in 71 households. The sex ratio was 1,095 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.97%, with male literacy at 98.63% and female literacy at 82.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Muthala

Muthala 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 Muthala

Muthala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Anandapuram, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosanagara to Muthala is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Muthala 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 Muthala

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

Health Facilities in Muthala

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

FAQs about Muthala