Murgud

Murgud is a city and a municipal council in Kolhapur district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.This City has a rich culture in various sports such as wrestling and volleyball.GeographyMurgud is located at. It has an average elevation of 556 metres (1824 feet).The main water source for drinking and farming is Sarpirajirao lake. It is situated to the east of Murgud. This lake has its own historic background. The major crop in Murgud area is sugarcane, as there is water available year-round. As a result, there are a number of sugar factories around the city.Murgud is located in Maharashtra Why it is named as Murgud? Basically Murgud is Kannada word. Mur=Three Gud=Mountain This City (Village) is encompassed between three mountains so it is called Murgud. There were too many freedom fighters one of them is Tukaram Bharmal. The main game is wrestling. As well as most interesting thing murgud is home town of politics.Currently ruling party of corporation is Mandlik group and opponent party is Patil Group.From long time these both parties fighting for ruling to maintain their prestige in town. The Mayor of Murgud is Mr. Rajekhan Jamadar.DemographicsAs of the 2011 India census, Murgud had a population of 11,194. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Murgud has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 81%, and female literacy is 64%. In Murgud, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. Both Marathi and Kannada are understood by majority of people here.Murgud is having historical background which dates back to 1600. As of the 2001 India census, Murgud had a population of 9200. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Murgud has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 81%, and female literacy is 64%. In Murgud, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. Both Marathi and Kannada are understood by majority of people here. Murgud – location, longitude, latitude, Altitude, Population.