Maddur - Gundlupet, Chamarajanagar

Maddur is a village situated in the Gundlupet taluka of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gundlupet and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Chamarajanagar. Berambadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maddur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maddur is 619559. The village covers a total geographical area of 527.7 hectares and falls under the 571111 pincode. Gundlupet is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Maddur

According to the 2011 Census, Maddur village had a total population of 718 people, including 363 males and 355 females, living in 200 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.11%, with male literacy at 63.17% and female literacy at 42.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 38, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 451.

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

Nearby Villages of Maddur

Maddur 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 Maddur

Maddur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maddur, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gundlupet to Maddur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chamarajanagar to Maddur is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maddur

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

Health Facilities in Maddur

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

FAQs about Maddur