Madhira
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  Madhira Location in Telangana, India  Madhira Madhira (India) | |
| Coordinates: 16°55′00″N 80°22′00″E / 16.9167°N 80.3667°E / 16.9167; 80.3667 | |
| Country | India |
| State | Telangana |
| District | Khammam |
| Mandal | Madhira mandal |
| Government | |
| • Body | Nagara Panchayat |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.50 km2 (0.97 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 54 m (177 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 22,716 |
| • Density | 9,100/km2 (24,000/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu,English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Telephone code | +91-8749 |
| Vehicle registration | TS04 |
| Website | telangana.gov.in |
Madhira is a municipality situated in the Khammam district of the Indian state of Telangana, falling within the Madhira Assembly Constituency.[1] It is the headquarters of Madhira mandal of Khammam division[2] and is positioned approximately 230 kilometers (140 miles) east of the state capital, Hyderabad. Additionally, it is situated 53 kilometers (33 mi) from the district headquarters Khammam and is bordered by Andhra Pradesh state on three sides.
Geography
Madhira is located at 16°55′00″N 80°22′00″E / 16.9167°N 80.3667°E / 16.9167; 80.3667 in Khammam district of Telangana.[3] It has an average elevation of 54 meters (177 ft).[4]
Demographics
As per the data provided by 2011 Census of India, the total population of Madhira town is 22,716, out of which 11,095 are males and 11,621 are females. The male-female ratio per 1000 is approximately 956.12, indicating that there are slightly more females than males in the town.[5]
The child population of Madhira town (age 0-6) is 1,907, with 987 being male children and 920 being female children. The town has a child sex ratio of approximately 935 females per 1000 males, which is slightly lower than the national average of 918 females per 1000 males.
Out of the total population of Madhira town, 5,493 people belong to Scheduled Castes (SC), while 976 people belong to Scheduled Tribes (ST). The number of literate people in Madhira town is 16,630, out of which 8,671 are males and 7,959 are females. The literacy percentage of the town is approximately 73.19%, which is slightly lower than the national average of 74.04%.
The number of workers in Madhira town is 8,480, out of which 5,861 are males and 2,619 are females. The number of non-workers in the town is 14,236, out of which 5,234 are males and 9,002 are females.
Transportation
It has both a bus station and a railway station, making it easily accessible for travelers.
The Madhira bus station and Madhira railway station are situated in the heart of the town and is well-connected to various parts of Telangana and neighboring state Andhra Pradesh.[6]
The Madhira railway station is located on the Kazipet-Vijayawada rail line and connects Madhira to major cities like Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, and New Delhi. Several express and passenger trains halt at the station, providing ample options for train travel to and from Madhira.[7]
Nearest Towns & Cities
- Gampalagudem - 20 km
- Tiruvuru - 38 km
- Vijayawada -77 km
- Suryapet -96 km
- Rajamahendravaram - 160 km
References
- ^ "Madhira Assembly constituency (Telangana): Full details, live and past results". News18. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
- ^ "District Census Handbook – Khammam" (PDF). Census of India. The Registrar General & Census Commissioner. pp. 14, 46. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
- ^ Madira at Fallingrain.com
- ^ "Madhira topographic map, elevation, terrain". Topographic maps. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
- ^ "Visualizations | Government of India". censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
- ^ "TSRTC". www.tsrtc.telangana.gov.in. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
- ^ "Madhira Railway Station Map/Atlas SCR/South Central Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 7 May 2023.