Madku Village - Sargaon, Mungeli

Madku is a village situated in the Sargaon tehsil of Mungeli district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 32 km from Pathariya and around 42 km from Bilaspur. Madku village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madku is 438486. The village covers a total geographical area of 349.16 hectares and falls under the 495224 pincode. Sargaon is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Madku

As per Census 2011, Madku village has a total population of 835 people, consisting of 418 males and 417 females. The village has 181 households and a sex ratio of 997 females per 1,000 males. There are 156 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 388 literate and 447 illiterate residents. Additionally, 550 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Madku are given below:

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 835 418 417
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 156 69 87
Scheduled Castes (SC) 550 273 277
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 5 3 2
Literate Population 388 238 150
Illiterate Population 447 180 267

Nearby Villages of Madku

Madku 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 Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
DaruankapaNorth1.10 km
BadiadihNorth-East1.46 km
JhagarkapaNorth-West1.79 km
BasinSouth2.17 km
DewakarNorth-East2.69 km
ChandrakhuriWest2.75 km
MadwaniNorth-West2.76 km
GhuthiaNorth-West3.37 km
KumharkhanSouth3.55 km
NarayanpurWest4.25 km

Transport and Connectivity of Madku

Madku is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ibhg, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.2 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within NA
Private Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Railway Station No Available within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sargaon to Madku is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Madku is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Madku

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

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

Health Facilities in Madku

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Madku

Where is Madku located?

Madku village is located in Sargaon Tehsil, Mungeli district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Madku?

Madku is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Madku?

The pincode of Madku is 495224.

What is the population of Madku?

Madku has a total population of 835, including 418 males and 417 females.

How many households are there in Madku?

There are 181 households in Madku.

What is the literacy rate in Madku?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Madku is 46.47%. Male literacy is 56.94% and female literacy is 35.97%.