Maddalakane - Bagepalli, Chikkaballapura

Maddalakane is a village situated in the Bagepalli taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagepalli and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Thimamapalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maddalakane village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maddalakane is 623870. The village covers a total geographical area of 401.23 hectares and falls under the 561207 pincode. Bagepalli is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Maddalakane village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bagepalli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chikkballapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Maddalakane

According to the 2011 Census, Maddalakane village had a total population of 760 people, including 392 males and 368 females, living in 164 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.06%, with male literacy at 68.41% and female literacy at 48.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 224, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 122.

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

Nearby Villages of Maddalakane

Maddalakane 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 Maddalakane

Maddalakane is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chik Ballapur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagepalli to Maddalakane is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Maddalakane 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 Maddalakane

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

Health Facilities in Maddalakane

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

FAQs about Maddalakane