Medak - Sedam, Kalaburagi

Medak is a village situated in the Sedam taluka of Kalaburagi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from Sedam and around 90 km from Gulbarga. Medak village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Medak is 620570. The village covers a total geographical area of 1931.18 hectares and falls under the 585214 pincode. Sedam is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Medak

According to the 2011 Census, Medak village had a total population of 2,405 people, including 1,199 males and 1,206 females, living in 461 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.27%, with male literacy at 53.55% and female literacy at 31.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 791.

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

Nearby Villages of Medak

Medak 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 Medak

Medak is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kurgunta, while the nearest airport is Begumpet Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sedam to Medak is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gulbarga to Medak is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Medak

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

Health Facilities in Medak

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

FAQs about Medak