Muppane - Sagar, Shivamogga

Muppane is a village situated in the Sagar taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 44 km from Sagar and around 109 km from Shimoga. Aralagodu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Muppane village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muppane is 607141. The village covers a total geographical area of 2099.47 hectares and falls under the 577421 pincode. Jog Kargal is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Muppane 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 Muppane

According to the 2011 Census, Muppane village had a total population of 235 people, including 120 males and 115 females, living in 51 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.65%, with male literacy at 85.84% and female literacy at 75.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.

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

Nearby Villages of Muppane

Muppane 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 Muppane

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Muppane. The nearest railway station is Talguppa, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jog Kargal to Muppane is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Muppane is about 109 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Muppane

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

Health Facilities in Muppane

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

FAQs about Muppane