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]
Madhavaram | |
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village | |
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.svg)  Madhavaram Location in Andhra Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 16°53′19″N 80°42′39″E / 16.88870866421126°N 80.71079963077118°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | NTR |
| Government | |
| • Body | Village Panchayat |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,204 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-AP |
| Vehicle registration | AP |
| Nearest city | Vijayawada |
| Website | ap |
Culture
editThe 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
edit| Population | Persons | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
References
edit- ^ Pal, Sanchari (26 September 2016). "This Small Andhra Village Has an Army Man in Almost Every Household!". The Better India. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
- ^ Population finder
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