Maradi - Channagiri, Davanagere

Maradi is a village situated in the Channagiri taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channagiri and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Tanigere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maradi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maradi is 606945. The village covers a total geographical area of 472.93 hectares and falls under the 577552 pincode. Davangere is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Maradi

As per Census 2011, Maradi village has a total population of 1,163 people, consisting of 600 males and 563 females. The village has 253 households and a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males. There are 107 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 714 literate and 449 illiterate residents. Additionally, 47 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 247 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Maradi

Maradi 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 Maradi

Maradi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kodaganur, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Davangere to Maradi is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Maradi is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maradi

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

Health Facilities in Maradi

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

FAQs about Maradi