Maradagatta - Kolar Gold Field, Kolar

Maradagatta is a village situated in the Kolar Gold Field taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 24 km from Bangarpet and around 39 km from Kolar. Jakkarasakuppa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maradagatta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maradagatta is 622831. The village covers a total geographical area of 228.47 hectares and falls under the 563117 pincode. Robertson Pet is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Maradagatta

As per Census 2011, Maradagatta village has a total population of 797 people, consisting of 406 males and 391 females. The village has 195 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 71 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 488 literate and 309 illiterate residents. Additionally, 275 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 30 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Maradagatta are given below:

Nearby Villages of Maradagatta

Maradagatta 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 Maradagatta

Maradagatta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Champion, while the nearest airport is Vellore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Robertson Pet to Maradagatta is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Maradagatta is about 39 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 Maradagatta

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

Health Facilities in Maradagatta

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

FAQs about Maradagatta