Madikai

Madikai is a village located in Hosdurg taluka of Kasaragod district in Kerala, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Kanhangad (tehsildar office) and 35km away from district headquarter Kasaragod. As per 2009 stats, Madikkai is the gram panchayat of Madikai village.

Here you can discover what makes Madikai unique in its vibrant Hosdurg-Kasaragod region. You’ll see Madikai’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Madikai

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Madikai is 627154. The village spans a total geographical area of 2656 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 671314. Kanhangad is nearest town to Madikai village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.

When it comes to local governance, Madikai village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kanhangad Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kasaragod Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Madikai

Population of Madikai

According to the 2011 Census, Madikai has a total population of about 12,930, with approximately 6,099 males and 6,831 females. The sex ratio is around 1120 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 1,302 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 177 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 556. The overall literacy rate is approximately 80.30%, with male literacy at about 84.24% and female literacy near 76.78%. There are around 3,310 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Madikai's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Madikai

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Madikai. As per the 2011 stats, Madikai had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Madikai

Knowing the nearby villages of Madikai helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Madikai.

Frequently Asked Questions about Madikai