Madnur - Yellapur, Uttara Kannada

Madnur is a village situated in the Yellapur taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Yellapur and around 125 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Madnur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madnur is 602946. The village covers a total geographical area of 7585.04 hectares and falls under the 581412 pincode. Yellapur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Madnur

According to the 2011 Census, Madnur village had a total population of 4,672 people, including 2,348 males and 2,324 females, living in 1,007 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.96%, with male literacy at 68.99% and female literacy at 54.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 210, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 297.

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

Nearby Villages of Madnur

Madnur 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 Madnur

Madnur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhistenhatti, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Yellapur to Madnur is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Madnur is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Madnur

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

Health Facilities in Madnur

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

FAQs about Madnur