Mulgunda - Siddapur, Uttara Kannada

Mulgunda is a village situated in the Siddapur taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Siddapur and around 124 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Nilkund serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mulgunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mulgunda is 603531. The village covers a total geographical area of 849.66 hectares and falls under the 581331 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Mulgunda

According to the 2011 Census, Mulgunda village had a total population of 417 people, including 214 males and 203 females, living in 107 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.06%, with male literacy at 69.23% and female literacy at 55.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Mulgunda

Mulgunda 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 Mulgunda

Mulgunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kumta, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Mulgunda is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Mulgunda is about 124 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mulgunda

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

Health Facilities in Mulgunda

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

FAQs about Mulgunda