Madhure - Hosdurga, Chitradurga

Madhure is a village situated in the Hosdurga taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hosdurga and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Madhure village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madhure is 605848. The village covers a total geographical area of 743.79 hectares and falls under the 577527 pincode. Hosdurga is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Madhure

According to the 2011 Census, Madhure village had a total population of 1,800 people, including 924 males and 876 females, living in 423 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.17%, with male literacy at 81.56% and female literacy at 68.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 406, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Madhure

Madhure 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 Madhure

Madhure is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hosdurga Road, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosdurga to Madhure is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Madhure is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Madhure

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

Health Facilities in Madhure

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

FAQs about Madhure