Madawal - Gokak, Belagavi

Madawal is a village situated in the Gokak taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from Gokak and around 32 km from Belgaum. Madaval serves as the Gram Panchayat for Madawal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madawal is 597477. The village covers a total geographical area of 636.08 hectares and falls under the 591101 pincode. Gokak is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Madawal

According to the 2011 Census, Madawal village had a total population of 2,242 people, including 1,126 males and 1,116 females, living in 474 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.14%, with male literacy at 78.86% and female literacy at 51.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 61, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 596.

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

Nearby Villages of Madawal

Madawal 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 Madawal

Madawal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Suladhal, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gokak to Madawal is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Madawal is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Madawal

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

Health Facilities in Madawal

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

FAQs about Madawal