Madalu - Arsikere, Hassan

Madalu is a village situated in the Arsikere taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arsikere and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Madalu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madalu is 615635. The village covers a total geographical area of 744.42 hectares and falls under the 573117 pincode. Arsikere is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Madalu

According to the 2011 Census, Madalu village had a total population of 2,332 people, including 1,190 males and 1,142 females, living in 580 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.07%, with male literacy at 89.11% and female literacy at 78.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 304, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 41.

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

Nearby Villages of Madalu

Madalu 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 Madalu

Madalu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Adihalli, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arsikere to Madalu is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Madalu is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Madalu

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

Health Facilities in Madalu

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

FAQs about Madalu