Mukkunda
| Mukkunda ಮುಕ್ಕುಂದ | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
  Mukkunda ಮುಕ್ಕುಂದ   Mukkunda ಮುಕ್ಕುಂದ | |
| Coordinates: 15°36′21″N 76°49′2″E / 15.60583°N 76.81722°ECoordinates: 15°36′21″N 76°49′2″E / 15.60583°N 76.81722°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Raichur district |
| Taluk | Sindhanur |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 3,111 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 584167 |
| Telephone code | 08535 |
| Vehicle registration | KA-36 |
Mukkunda (Kannada: ಮುಕ್ಕುಂದ ಅಥವಾ ಮುಕ್ಕುಂದಾ ) is a village in the Sindhanur taluk of Raichur district in Karnataka state, India. This village is located on the banks of Tungabhadra river. Mukkunda is famous for its ancient temples. Murari Ranga and Baajeshwara are the two temples and Tungabhadra river is surrounding the famous sufi Saint Hazrat Syed Sha Abdul Khader Quadir Al-Hasni Urf Gadde khadarbasha Quadir Dargha other Eshwara temple built in Hoysala style during Sindha dynasty rule. Mukkunda is 22 km South to the taluka headquarters Sindhanur and 5 km from Karnataka State Highway 19. Nearest towns are Siruguppa and Karatagi.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Mukkunda had a population of 3,111 with 1,571 males and 1,540 females and 590 Households.[1]