Maddur

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Maddur | type = town | latd = 12.5849 | longd = 77.05
locator_position = right | state_name = Karnataka
district = Mandya
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altitude = 662
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 26,456| population_density = 4246.55
area_magnitude= km²
area_total = 6.23
area_telephone = 08232
postal_code = 571 428
vehicle_code_range = KA-11
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Maddur is a town in Mandya district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It lies on the banks of the river Shimsha.

Geography

Maddur is located at coord|12.584169|N|77.0449|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/19/Maddur.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Maddur] ] . It has an average elevation of 662 metres (2175 ft).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , 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.

Specialty Foods

Maddur Vada is a type of vada named after the town of Maddur. Maddur is 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.

Tourism place

Vidynathapura It is one of the tourism place in karnataka, temple of God Vidynatheswara is in this place.

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