Muguru - Sorab, Shivamogga

Muguru is a village situated in the Sorab taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from Sorab and around 105 km from Shimoga. Agasanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Muguru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muguru is 607405. The village covers a total geographical area of 512.45 hectares and falls under the 577413 pincode. Sorab is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Muguru

According to the 2011 Census, Muguru village had a total population of 1,210 people, including 611 males and 599 females, living in 266 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.72%, with male literacy at 81.57% and female literacy at 71.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 372, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 21.

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

Nearby Villages of Muguru

Muguru 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 Muguru

Muguru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Haveri, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sorab to Muguru is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Muguru is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Muguru

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

Health Facilities in Muguru

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

FAQs about Muguru