Muniyur - Turuvekere, Tumakuru

Muniyur is a village situated in the Turuvekere taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 3 km from Turuvekere and around 70 km from Tumkur. Muniyur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muniyur is 612232. The village covers a total geographical area of 321.38 hectares and falls under the 572227 pincode. Turuvekere is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Muniyur

As per Census 2011, Muniyur village has a total population of 2,739 people, consisting of 1,414 males and 1,325 females. The village has 673 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 259 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,855 literate and 884 illiterate residents. Additionally, 479 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Muniyur are given below:

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Ammasandra, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Turuvekere to Muniyur is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Muniyur is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 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