Madlur - Hirekerur, Haveri

Madlur is a village situated in the Hirekerur taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hirekerur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Madlur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madlur is 604349. The village covers a total geographical area of 851.12 hectares and falls under the 581120 pincode. Hirekerur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Madlur

According to the 2011 Census, Madlur village had a total population of 2,482 people, including 1,288 males and 1,194 females, living in 525 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.62%, with male literacy at 85.25% and female literacy at 75.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 285, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 453.

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

Nearby Villages of Madlur

Madlur 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 Madlur

Public transport in the Madlur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Byadgi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hirekerur to Madlur is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Madlur is about 35 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 Madlur

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

Health Facilities in Madlur

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

FAQs about Madlur