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

As per Census 2011, Madangeri village has a total population of 1,555 people, consisting of 770 males and 785 females. The village has 327 households and a sex ratio of 1,019 females per 1,000 males. There are 145 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,171 literate and 384 illiterate residents. Additionally, 131 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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