Muniyur - Tirthahalli, Shivamogga

Muniyur is a village situated in the Tirthahalli taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from Tirthahalli and around 55 km from Shimoga. Hunchadakatte serves as the Gram Panchayat for Muniyur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muniyur is 608054. The village covers a total geographical area of 1087.83 hectares and falls under the 577436 pincode. Tirthahalli is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Muniyur 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 Muniyur

According to the 2011 Census, Muniyur village had a total population of 1,414 people, including 712 males and 702 females, living in 308 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.37%, with male literacy at 90.69% and female literacy at 82.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 403, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Muniyur

Muniyur 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 Muniyur

Muniyur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Arasalu, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tirthahalli to Muniyur is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Muniyur 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 Muniyur

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

Health Facilities in Muniyur

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

FAQs about Muniyur