Maddur
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| Maddur | |
  Maddur
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| State - District(s) |
Karnataka - Mandya |
| Coordinates | |
| Area - Elevation |
6.23 km² - 662 m |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Population (2001) - Density |
26,456 - 4246.55/km² |
| Codes - Postal - Telephone - Vehicle |
- 571 428 - +08237 - KA-11 |
Maddur is a town in Mandya district in the Indian state of Karnataka.
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[edit] Geography
Maddur is located at [1]. It has an average elevation of 662 metres (2175 feet).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India censusGRIndia, Maddur had a population of 26,456. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Maddur has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 73%, and female literacy is 63%. In Maddur, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] Specialty Foods
Maddur Vada is a type of vada named after the town of Maddur. Maddur is a an attractive stop for the travellers for this one reason. Onions help to give the Maddur vada it's distinctive flavor. It seems the flour for this Vada is prepared using onion juice instead of water.
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