Madderu - Holalkere, Chitradurga

Madderu is a village situated in the Holalkere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Holalkere and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Madderu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madderu is 605781. The village covers a total geographical area of 1117.14 hectares and falls under the 577527 pincode. Holalkere is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Madderu

As per Census 2011, Madderu village has a total population of 1,553 people, consisting of 772 males and 781 females. The village has 360 households and a sex ratio of 1,011 females per 1,000 males. There are 146 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 982 literate and 571 illiterate residents. Additionally, 267 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 67 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Madderu

Madderu 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 Madderu

Madderu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Amritapura, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Holalkere to Madderu is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Madderu is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Madderu

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

Health Facilities in Madderu

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

FAQs about Madderu