Maldare - Virajpet, Kodagu

Maldare is a village situated in the Virajpet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Virajpet and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Madikeri. Maldare village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maldare is 618025. The village covers a total geographical area of 2788.87 hectares and falls under the 571253 pincode. Virajpet is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Maldare

According to the 2011 Census, Maldare village had a total population of 2,027 people, including 999 males and 1,028 females, living in 525 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.80%, with male literacy at 78.85% and female literacy at 66.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 536, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 450.

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

Nearby Villages of Maldare

Maldare 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 Maldare

Maldare is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Krishnarajanagara, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Virajpet to Maldare is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Maldare is about 38 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 Maldare

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

Health Facilities in Maldare

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

FAQs about Maldare