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: | ![]() |
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]
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.
Total | 1,204 | 602 | 602 | |
In the age group 0–6 years | 113 | 54 | 59 | |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 551 | 276 | 275 | |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 98 | 50 | 48 | |
Literates | 649 | 362 | 287 | |
Illiterate | 555 | 240 | 315 | |
Total Worker | 684 | 402 | 282 | |
Main Worker | 682 | 400 | 282 | |
Main Worker - Cultivator | 47 | 43 | 4 | |
Main Worker - Agricultural Labourers | 549 | 293 | 256 | |
Main Worker - Household Industries | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
Main Worker - Other | 84 | 62 | 22 | |
Marginal Worker | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
Marginal Worker - Cultivator | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Marginal Worker - Agriculture Labourers | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
Marginal Worker - Household Industries | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Marginal Workers - Other | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
Marginal Worker (3-6 Months) | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
Marginal Worker - Cultivator (3-6 Months) | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Marginal Worker - Agriculture Labourers (3-6 Months) | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
Marginal Worker - Household Industries (3-6 Months) | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Marginal Worker - Other (3-6 Months) | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
Marginal Worker (0-3 Months) | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Marginal Worker - Cultivator (0-3 Months) | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Marginal Worker - Agriculture Labourers (0-3 Months) | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Marginal Worker - Household Industries (0-3 Months) | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Marginal Worker - Other Workers (0-3 Months) | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Non Worker | 520 | 200 | 320 |