Madalu - Kadur, Chikkamagaluru

Madalu is a village situated in the Kadur taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from Kadur and around 56 km from Chikmagalur. Y.mallapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Madalu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madalu is 609488. The village covers a total geographical area of 225.87 hectares and falls under the 577548 pincode. Kadur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Madalu

As per Census 2011, Madalu village has a total population of 689 people, consisting of 336 males and 353 females. The village has 156 households and a sex ratio of 1,050 females per 1,000 males. There are 73 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 360 literate and 329 illiterate residents. Additionally, 213 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Madalu

Madalu 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 Madalu

Madalu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Devanur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kadur to Madalu is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Madalu is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Madalu

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

Health Facilities in Madalu

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

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