Madangeri - Kumta, Uttara Kannada

Madangeri is a village situated in the Kumta taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumta and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Torke serves as the Gram Panchayat for Madangeri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madangeri is 603425. The village covers a total geographical area of 305.66 hectares and falls under the 581344 pincode. Kumta is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Madangeri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kumta Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uttara Kannada Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Madangeri

According to the 2011 Census, Madangeri village had a total population of 1,555 people, including 770 males and 785 females, living in 327 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.05%, with male literacy at 90.06% and female literacy at 76.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 131.

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

Nearby Villages of Madangeri

Madangeri 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 Madangeri

Madangeri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gokarna Road, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kumta to Madangeri is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Madangeri is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Madangeri

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

Health Facilities in Madangeri

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

FAQs about Madangeri