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.
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 : 320Population finderPopulationPersonsMalesFemalesTotal1,204602602In the age group 0–6 years1135459Scheduled Castes (SC)551276275Scheduled Tribes (ST)985048Literates649362287Illiterate555240315Total Worker684402282Main Worker682400282Main Worker - Cultivator47434Main Worker - Agricultural Labourers549293256Main Worker - Household Industries220Main Worker - Other846222Marginal Worker220Marginal Worker - Cultivator000Marginal Worker - Agriculture Labourers110Marginal Worker - Household Industries000Marginal Workers - Other110Marginal Worker (3-6 Months)220Marginal Worker - Cultivator (3-6 Months)000Marginal Worker - Agriculture Labourers (3-6 Months)110Marginal Worker - Household Industries (3-6 Months)000Marginal Worker - Other (3-6 Months)110Marginal Worker (0-3 Months)000Marginal Worker - Cultivator (0-3 Months)000Marginal Worker - Agriculture Labourers (0-3 Months)000Marginal Worker - Household Industries (0-3 Months)000Marginal Worker - Other Workers (0-3 Months)000Non Worker520200320
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