Muthur - Hosanagara, Shivamogga

Muthur is a village situated in the Hosanagara taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 7 km from Hosanagara and around 64 km from Shimoga. Mumbaru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Muthur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muthur is 607896. The village covers a total geographical area of 698.1 hectares and falls under the 577418 pincode. Hosanagara is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Muthur

According to the 2011 Census, Muthur village had a total population of 411 people, including 199 males and 212 females, living in 99 households. The sex ratio was 1,065 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.41%, with male literacy at 72.22% and female literacy at 58.95%.

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

Nearby Villages of Muthur

Muthur 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 Muthur

Muthur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Anandapuram, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosanagara to Muthur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Muthur is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Muthur

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

Health Facilities in Muthur

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

FAQs about Muthur