Madikere - Chintamani, Chikkaballapura

Madikere is a village situated in the Chintamani taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chintamani and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Oolavadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Madikere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madikere is 624660. The village covers a total geographical area of 400.29 hectares and falls under the 563125 pincode. Chintamani is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Madikere

As per Census 2011, Madikere village has a total population of 1,784 people, consisting of 882 males and 902 females. The village has 402 households and a sex ratio of 1,022 females per 1,000 males. There are 172 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,063 literate and 721 illiterate residents. Additionally, 432 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 172 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Madikere

Madikere 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 Madikere

Madikere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Doddanatta Halt, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chintamani to Madikere is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Madikere is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Madikere

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

Health Facilities in Madikere

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

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