Maddalakhane - Bagepalli, Chikkaballapura

Maddalakhane is a village situated in the Bagepalli taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagepalli and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Kanagamakala Palli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maddalakhane village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maddalakhane is 623811. The village covers a total geographical area of 383.17 hectares and falls under the 561207 pincode. Bagepalli is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Maddalakhane village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Maddalakhane

As per Census 2011, Maddalakhane village has a total population of 827 people, consisting of 414 males and 413 females. The village has 221 households and a sex ratio of 997 females per 1,000 males. There are 90 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 384 literate and 443 illiterate residents. Additionally, 309 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 262 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population827414413
Child Population (0–6 yrs)905238
Scheduled Castes (SC)309158151
Scheduled Tribes (ST)262127135
Literate Population384224160
Illiterate Population443190253

Nearby Villages of Maddalakhane

Maddalakhane 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)
ChinakayilapalliNorth-West2.00 km
NaravalapalliEast2.05 km
SaddupalliSouth-East2.41 km
GulurWest2.76 km
NarayanaswamykoteNorth-West2.94 km
MalakacheruvuSouth-West3.40 km
MarasanapalliNorth-East3.58 km
ChancharayanapalliNorth-East3.69 km
KammaravaripalliSouth3.99 km
M.cherlopalliSouth4.10 km

Transport and Connectivity of Maddalakhane

Maddalakhane is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chakarlapalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagepalli to Maddalakhane is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Maddalakhane is about 36 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 Maddalakhane

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

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

Health Facilities in Maddalakhane

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Maddalakhane

Where is Maddalakhane located?

Maddalakhane village is located in Bagepalli Taluka, Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Maddalakhane?

The Gram Panchayat of Maddalakhane is Kanagamakala Palli.

What is the pincode of Maddalakhane?

The pincode of Maddalakhane is 561207.

What is the population of Maddalakhane?

Maddalakhane has a total population of 827, including 414 males and 413 females.

How many households are there in Maddalakhane?

There are 221 households in Maddalakhane.

What is the literacy rate in Maddalakhane?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Maddalakhane is 46.43%. Male literacy is 54.11% and female literacy is 38.74%.