Madhavaram (East) Explained

Madhavaram
Settlement Type:village
Map Alt:Dynamic map
Pushpin Map:India Andhra Pradesh
Pushpin Label Position:right
Coordinates:16.8887°N 80.7108°W
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Name1:Andhra Pradesh
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:NTR
Demographics Type1:Languages
Timezone1:IST
Population Total:1204
Population Density Km2:auto
Unit Pref:Metric
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Telugu
Governing Body:Village Panchayat
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Registration Plate:AP
Blank1 Name Sec1:Nearest city
Blank1 Info Sec1:Vijayawada
Iso Code:IN-AP

Madhavaram, is a village in NTR district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. This village's demographic has significant contributions to the Indian armed forces. Referred to as Military Madhavaram for its strong military tradition, the village has a legacy of service dating back to the colonial era, with many residents serving in both World Wars. Today, it remains a hub for recruitment into the Indian military, with around 250 soldiers currently serving. Madhavaram is also home to a war memorial, a tribute to its servicemen and their sacrifices.[1]

Culture

The local culture highly values military service, with many families across generations taking pride in enlisting. This tradition has led the Indian Defense Ministry to recognize Madhavaram's unique status and plan the establishment of an Army Training Center in the village. Additionally, the local Poleramma temple holds a special place in the community, as residents believe its blessings protect the servicemen on the battlefield.

Demographics

Total Number of Household : 320[2] !Population!Persons!Males!Females
Total1,204602602
In the age group 0–6 years1135459
Scheduled Castes (SC)551276275
Scheduled Tribes (ST)985048
Literates649362287
Illiterate555240315
Total Worker684402282
Main Worker682400282
Main Worker - Cultivator47434
Main Worker - Agricultural Labourers549293256
Main Worker - Household Industries220
Main Worker - Other846222
Marginal Worker220
Marginal Worker - Cultivator000
Marginal Worker - Agriculture Labourers110
Marginal Worker - Household Industries000
Marginal Workers - Other110
Marginal Worker (3-6 Months)220
Marginal Worker - Cultivator (3-6 Months)000
Marginal Worker - Agriculture Labourers (3-6 Months)110
Marginal Worker - Household Industries (3-6 Months)000
Marginal Worker - Other (3-6 Months)110
Marginal Worker (0-3 Months)000
Marginal Worker - Cultivator (0-3 Months)000
Marginal Worker - Agriculture Labourers (0-3 Months)000
Marginal Worker - Household Industries (0-3 Months)000
Marginal Worker - Other Workers (0-3 Months)000
Non Worker520200320

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pal . Sanchari . 2016-09-26 . This Small Andhra Village Has an Army Man in Almost Every Household! . 2024-11-03 . The Better India . en-US.
  2. https://censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=666671 Population finder