Mugwa
Mugwa is a village located in Honavar taluka of Uttara Kannada district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Honnavar (tehsildar office) and 107km away from district headquarter Karwar. As per 2009 stats, Mugwa village is also a gram panchayat.
Here you can discover what makes Mugwa unique in its vibrant Honavar-Uttara Kannada region. You’ll see Mugwa’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.
About Mugwa
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Mugwa is 603744. The village spans a total geographical area of 543.87 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 581342. Honavar is nearest town to Mugwa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 7km away.
Google Map of Mugwa
Population of Mugwa
According to the 2011 Census, Mugwa has a total population of about 2,984, with approximately 1,484 males and 1,500 females. The sex ratio is around 1010 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 223 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 237 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 84.05%, with male literacy at about 87.47% and female literacy near 80.67%. There are around 701 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Mugwa's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,984 | 1,484 | 1,500 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 223 | 114 | 109 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 237 | 108 | 129 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 2,508 | 1,298 | 1,210 |
| Illiterate Population | 476 | 186 | 290 |
Connectivity of Mugwa
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Mugwa. As per the 2011 stats, Mugwa had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Mugwa
Knowing the nearby villages of Mugwa helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Mugwa.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mugwa
- Where is Mugwa located?
- Mugwa village is situated in Honavar Taluka, within the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Mugwa?
- Mugwa serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Mugwa?
- The pincode of Mugwa is 581342, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Mugwa as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Mugwa is 2,984, with 1,484 males and 1,500 females.
- How many households are there in Mugwa as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Mugwa village has a total of 701 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Mugwa as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Mugwa is 84.05%. The male literacy rate is 87.47%, while the female literacy rate is 80.67%.