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

As per Census 2011, Madabhavi village has a total population of 8,119 people, consisting of 4,172 males and 3,947 females. The village has 1,619 households and a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,067 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,651 literate and 3,468 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,983 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 306 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population8,1194,1723,947
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,067548519
Scheduled Castes (SC)2,9831,4971,486
Scheduled Tribes (ST)306157149
Literate Population4,6512,6611,990
Illiterate Population3,4681,5111,957

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SiddewadiSouth-West3.89 km
JakkarattiNorth4.62 km
TevarattiEast5.07 km
VishnuvadiNorth-West5.11 km
Agrani-ingalgaonEast5.29 km
JambagiNorth-East5.70 km
KoulguddSouth-West6.20 km
MuragundiSouth6.63 km
BammanalNorth-West7.42 km
DevaradderahattiSouth-East7.64 km

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.

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 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Madabhavi

Where is Madabhavi located?

Madabhavi village is located in Athni Taluka, Belagavi district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Madabhavi?

The Gram Panchayat of Madabhavi is Madhabhavi.

What is the pincode of Madabhavi?

The pincode of Madabhavi is 591232.

What is the population of Madabhavi?

Madabhavi has a total population of 8,119, including 4,172 males and 3,947 females.

How many households are there in Madabhavi?

There are 1,619 households in Madabhavi.

What is the literacy rate in Madabhavi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Madabhavi is 57.29%. Male literacy is 63.78% and female literacy is 50.42%.