Madabhavi - Athni, Belagavi

Madabhavi is a village situated in the Athni taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Athani and around 150 km from Belgaum. Madhabhavi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Madabhavi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madabhavi is 597266. The village covers a total geographical area of 3265.14 hectares and falls under the 591232 pincode. Athani is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Madabhavi

According to the 2011 Census, Madabhavi village had a total population of 8,119 people, including 4,172 males and 3,947 females, living in 1,619 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.95%, with male literacy at 73.43% and female literacy at 58.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,983, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 306.

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

Nearby Villages of Madabhavi

Madabhavi 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 Madabhavi

Madabhavi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Belanki, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athani to Madabhavi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Madabhavi is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Madabhavi

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

Health Facilities in Madabhavi

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

FAQs about Madabhavi