Kowdley - Maddur, Mandya

Kowdley is a village situated in the Maddur taluka of Mandya district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maddur and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Mandya. Koudle serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kowdley village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kowdley is 614495. The village covers a total geographical area of 1453.14 hectares and falls under the 571425 pincode. Maddur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Kowdley

According to the 2011 Census, Kowdley village had a total population of 3,513 people, including 1,692 males and 1,821 females, living in 968 households. The sex ratio was 1,076 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.16%, with male literacy at 75.57% and female literacy at 53.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 554, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 97.

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

Nearby Villages of Kowdley

Kowdley 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 Kowdley

Kowdley is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Maddur, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Maddur to Kowdley is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mandya to Kowdley is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kowdley

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

Health Facilities in Kowdley

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

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