Madduru - Kankipadu, Krishna

Madduru is a village situated in the Kankipadu mandal of Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankipadu and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Machilipatnam. Kasaranenivari Palem serves as the Grama Panchayat for Madduru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madduru is 589495. The village covers a total geographical area of 927 hectares and falls under the 521151 pincode. Vijayawada is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Madduru village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Madduru

According to the 2011 Census, Madduru village had a total population of 3,019 people, including 1,521 males and 1,498 females, living in 912 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.23%, with male literacy at 74.58% and female literacy at 67.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 680, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,0191,5211,498
Child Population (0–6 yrs)263140123
Scheduled Castes (SC)680336344
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1789
Literate Population1,9631,030933
Illiterate Population1,056491565

Nearby Villages of Madduru

Madduru 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RoyyuruSouth-East3.21 km
GodavarruEast3.23 km
GodavarruSouth-West3.44 km
VanukuruNorth3.47 km
ChodavaramNorth-West3.86 km
PedakondurWest4.17 km
ChinapulipakaEast4.91 km
GosalaNorth-East4.94 km
ProdduturuEast5.48 km
VallabhapuramSouth5.72 km

Transport and Connectivity of Madduru

Madduru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nidamanuru, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vijayawada to Madduru is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Machilipatnam to Madduru is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Madduru

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Madduru

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Madduru

Where is Madduru located?

Madduru village is located in Kankipadu Mandal, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the Grama Panchayat of Madduru?

The Grama Panchayat of Madduru is Kasaranenivari Palem.

What is the pincode of Madduru?

The pincode of Madduru is 521151.

What is the population of Madduru?

Madduru had a total population of 3,019, including 1,521 males and 1,498 females.

How many households are there in Madduru?

Madduru had 912 households.

What is the literacy rate in Madduru?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Madduru was 71.23%. Male literacy was 74.58% and female literacy was 67.85%.