Karadakere village, Maddur taluk | Pincode 571422

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LGD code: 614634
Pincode: 571422
Post office: Bharathinagar
Population: 2,844
Households: 629
Literacy rate: 59.7%
Sex ratio: 852 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,525
Distance to district centre: 41 km
Distance to mandal centre: 31 km
Distance to Bengaluru: 84 km
Distance to Chennai: 361 km
Nearest railway station: Hanakere · 10 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Devipura, Talagavadi Hospital · 6 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Karadakere compares

By population, Karadakere ranks #20 of 159 villages in Maddur mandal.

Literacy rate

59.7%

−0.8% vs mandal average

Karadakere: 59.7%
Maddur mandal: 60.5%
Mandya district: 63.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

852

−145 vs mandal average

Karadakere: 852
Maddur mandal: 997

Household size

people per home

4.5

+0.3 vs mandal average

Karadakere: 4.5
Maddur mandal: 4.2

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Karadakere at a glance

Karadakere is a village of 2,844 people in 629 households (Census 2011) in Maddur taluk, Mandya district, Karnataka, the 20th-largest of 159 villages in Maddur taluk. Literacy is 60%, about the same as the taluk average of 61% and the sex ratio is 852 women per 1,000 men. It lies 41 km from the Mandya district centre, 18 km from Besagarahalli, the nearest town, 10 km from Hanakere railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 571422, served by Bharathinagar post office; the LGD village code is 614634. The nearest hospital or health centre is Devipura, Talagavadi Hospital, 6 km away. The village votes in Channapatna assembly constituency, represented by MLA H.D. Kumaraswamy. The population is estimated at 3,229 in 2026, up 14% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Karadakere · this village	2,844	60%	—
Arechakanahalli · Maddur	1,122	55%	1 km S
Gudigere · Maddur	1,399	65%	2.5 km E
Doddarasinakere · Maddur	9,541	65%	3.5 km NE
Manigere · Maddur	2,434	61%	3.9 km SE
Yadaganahalli · Maddur	2,332	60%	4 km W
Kadilavagilu · Maddur	2,768	58%	4.5 km W

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Karadakere

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 1
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 1
Post office: No
Sub post office: Yes
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: MADDUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 18
Distance to district HQ (km): 20
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 18
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): K. SETTIHALLI
Total area (ha): 477.05
Irrigated area (ha): 20
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Karadakere

LGD code: 614634
Pincode: 571422
Post office: Bharathinagar
Population (Census 2011): 2,844
Population (projected 2026): 3,229
Households: 629
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 852
Literacy rate: 59.7%
Coordinates: 12.47927°N, 77.00307°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Bangalore Rural
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Channapatna
Member of Parliament: C. N. Manjunath
Member of Legislative Assembly: H.D. Kumaraswamy
Block / Mandal: Maddur

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Mandya district level

Then & Now

Karadakere — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,844

Census 2011 baseline

+13.5%

Population · 2026

3,229

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

629

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

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RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 2,844Census 2011
Households: 629Census 2011
Literacy rate: 59.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 852 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3,2292026 proj. · +13.5% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 1,44,038MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 63,823MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 5,37,39,456ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,041NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 78.3%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.4%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 86.7%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 47.0%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 70.9%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Mandya district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 1,46,837PMAY-G · 1,46,837 of 9,44,140 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Mandya district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,278Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Mandya district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Karadakere

Mandal centre

Maddur · ≈ 31 km

≈ 1 h 4 min by car · 1 h 16 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Mandya · ≈ 41 km

≈ 1 h 23 min by car · 1 h 39 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,669 people

Besagarahalli · ≈ 18 km

≈ 36 min by car · 43 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bengaluru84 kmcapital
Chennai361 km
Hyderabad568 km
Mumbai856 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationHanakere10 km
Bus stopBus Stop12 km
Hospital / PHCDevipura, Talagavadi Hospital6 km
ATM / bankIndia 1 ATM12 km
Petrol pumpHindustan Petroleum3 km
CollegeGovernment College for Women12 km
Police stationK M Doddi Police Station4 km

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September 2026

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Karnataka govt begins relocation of 11k seized vehicles to Bengaluru outskirts

Reported by The Times of India.

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Sep

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Karnataka Cabinet clears Rs 151 crore for ballot boxes, webcasting of panchayat polls

Reported by The Economic Times.

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Sep

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Ex-soldier, daughter killed during property dispute in Karnataka

Reported by The Siasat Daily.

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News from Mandya & Karnataka

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Karnataka govt begins relocation of 11k seized vehicles to Bengaluru outskirts
The Times of India22h ago
Karnataka Cabinet clears Rs 151 crore for ballot boxes, webcasting of panchayat polls
The Economic Timesyesterday
Ex-soldier, daughter killed during property dispute in Karnataka
The Siasat Daily3 days ago
Karnataka property row turns deadly: Ex-soldier, daughter hacked to death in gram panchayat office
India Today3 days ago
Karnataka ‘pseudo-Naxal’ held over threat linked to local polls, land dispute
The Indian Express3 days ago
Karnataka launches village-level water budgeting to strengthen water security
Udayavani5 days ago

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What is the pincode of Karadakere?

The pincode of Karadakere, Maddur taluk, Mandya district, Karnataka is 571422. The post office is Bharathinagar.

Which post office delivers to Karadakere?

Mail for Karadakere is delivered through Bharathinagar post office, pincode 571422, in Maddur taluk, Mandya district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Karadakere located?

Karadakere is a village in Maddur taluk of Mandya district, Karnataka, India.

What is the population of Karadakere as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Karadakere village has a population of 2,844 across 629 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Karadakere in?

Karadakere falls under the Bangalore Rural Lok Sabha constituency (PC #23) of Karnataka.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Karadakere in?

Karadakere falls under the Channapatna assembly constituency (AC #185) of Karnataka.

What is the literacy rate in Karadakere?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Karadakere village is 59.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Karadakere?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Karadakere village is 852 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Karadakere?

12 schemes currently match residents of Karadakere, including Anna Bhagya, Gruha Lakshmi, Shakti (Free Bus Travel for Women). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Karadakere from Mandya district centre?

Karadakere is approximately 41 km (straight-line) from the centre of Mandya district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Karadakere?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Karadakere village is 614634.

Which is the nearest town to Karadakere?

Besagarahalli (population 10,669, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 18 km from Karadakere in a straight line.

How big is Karadakere compared to other villages in Maddur taluk?

Karadakere ranks 20 of 159 villages in Maddur taluk by Census 2011 population (2,844 residents).

How far is Karadakere from Bengaluru?

Karadakere is about 84 km from Bengaluru in a straight line (the state capital of Karnataka); by road expect roughly 110 km.

How far is Karadakere from Chennai?

Karadakere is about 361 km from Chennai in a straight line; by road expect roughly 469 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Karadakere?

Hanakere is the nearest railway station to Karadakere, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 13 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Karadakere?

Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Karadakere, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 16 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Karadakere?

Devipura, Talagavadi Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Karadakere, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Karadakere?

India 1 ATM is the nearest ATM or bank to Karadakere, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 16 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Karadakere?

Hindustan Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Karadakere, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Who is the MLA of Karadakere?

Karadakere falls under Channapatna assembly constituency (AC 185). The sitting MLA is H.D. Kumaraswamy (JD(S)).

Who is the MP for Karadakere?

Karadakere is in Bangalore Rural Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is C. N. Manjunath (BJP).

What is the population of Karadakere in 2026?

Karadakere is estimated at 3,229 people in 2026, up about 14% from 2,844 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Karadakere in?

Karnataka falls in the Southern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, cotton, groundnut, millets, chillies) and the West Coast Plains and Ghats zone (rice, coconut, spices, rubber, plantation crops) of the ICAR classification; Karadakere in Mandya district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-07
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-19
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)