Madalu

Madalu is a village located in Kadur taluka of Chikmagalur district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Kadur (tehsildar office) and 56km away from district headquarter Chikmagalur. As per 2009 stats, Y Mallapura is the gram panchayat of Madalu village.

Here you can discover what makes Madalu unique in its vibrant Kadur-Chikmagalur region. You’ll see Madalu’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Madalu

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Madalu is 609488. The village spans a total geographical area of 225.87 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 577548. Kadur is nearest town to Madalu village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Madalu village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kadur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hassan Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Madalu

Population of Madalu

According to the 2011 Census, Madalu has a total population of about 689, with approximately 336 males and 353 females. The sex ratio is around 1050 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 73 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 213 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 52.25%, with male literacy at about 61.01% and female literacy near 43.91%. There are around 156 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Madalu's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Madalu

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Madalu. As per the 2011 stats, Madalu had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Madalu

Knowing the nearby villages of Madalu helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Madalu.

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