Madikera - Kushtagi, Koppal

Madikera is a village situated in the Kushtagi taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushtagi and around 76 km from the district headquarters in Koppal. Benakanahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Madikera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madikera is 601449. The village covers a total geographical area of 698.78 hectares and falls under the 583281 pincode. Ilkal is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Madikera

According to the 2011 Census, Madikera village had a total population of 1,888 people, including 933 males and 955 females, living in 280 households. The sex ratio was 1,024 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.29%, with male literacy at 79.43% and female literacy at 55.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 173, 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 Madikera

Madikera 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 Madikera

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Madikera. The nearest railway station is Badami, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ilkal to Madikera is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Madikera is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Madikera

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

Health Facilities in Madikera

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

FAQs about Madikera