Madappady - Sulya, Dakshina Kannada

Madappady is a village situated in the Sulya taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sulya and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Madippady serves as the Gram Panchayat for Madappady village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madappady is 617772. The village covers a total geographical area of 5557.19 hectares and falls under the 574218 pincode. Sulya is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Madappady

According to the 2011 Census, Madappady village had a total population of 1,757 people, including 887 males and 870 females, living in 406 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.66%, with male literacy at 92.52% and female literacy at 86.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 134, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 94.

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

Nearby Villages of Madappady

Madappady 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 Madappady

Madappady is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bajakare Halt, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sulya to Madappady is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Madappady is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Madappady

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

Health Facilities in Madappady

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

FAQs about Madappady