Madanur - Arkalgud, Hassan

Madanur is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Dodda Bemmathi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Madanur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madanur is 616531. The village covers a total geographical area of 205.66 hectares and falls under the 573130 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Madanur

According to the 2011 Census, Madanur village had a total population of 449 people, including 233 males and 216 females, living in 111 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.36%, with male literacy at 88.89% and female literacy at 68.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 93.

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

Nearby Villages of Madanur

Madanur 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 Madanur

Madanur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mavinkere, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Madanur is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Madanur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Madanur

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

Health Facilities in Madanur

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

FAQs about Madanur