Mahud Machandur - Ambagarh Chouki, Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki

Mahud Machandur is a village situated in the Ambagarh Chouki tehsil of Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from Ambagarh Chowki and around 64 km from Rajnandgaon. Mahud Machandur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahud Machandur is 441614. The village covers a total geographical area of 270.59 hectares and falls under the 491665 pincode. Ambagarh Chowki is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Mahud Machandur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mohala-manpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mahud Machandur

According to the 2011 Census, Mahud Machandur village had a total population of 1,196 people, including 593 males and 603 females, living in 289 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.33%, with male literacy at 92.32% and female literacy at 70.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 476, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 239.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,196593603
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1307258
Scheduled Castes (SC)476218258
Scheduled Tribes (ST)239137102
Literate Population867481386
Illiterate Population329112217

Nearby Villages of Mahud Machandur

Mahud Machandur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Gurra TolaWest1.62 km
UchaipurSouth-East1.71 km
Chhachan PahariNorth1.88 km
AtargaonSouth-West2.07 km
Thethwar LanjhiyaNorth-West2.65 km
BanjaridihSouth2.68 km
Dani TolaNorth-East2.89 km
Chikhala KasaEast2.90 km
JarradihSouth-East3.38 km
BahoranbhediNorth3.50 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mahud Machandur

Mahud Machandur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kusumkasa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambagarh Chowki to Mahud Machandur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Mahud Machandur is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahud Machandur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Mahud Machandur village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mahud Machandur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Mahud Machandur village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Mahud Machandur

Where is Mahud Machandur located?

Mahud Machandur village is located in Ambagarh Chouki Tehsil, Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mahud Machandur?

Mahud Machandur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mahud Machandur?

The pincode of Mahud Machandur is 491665.

What is the population of Mahud Machandur?

Mahud Machandur had a total population of 1,196, including 593 males and 603 females.

How many households are there in Mahud Machandur?

Mahud Machandur had 289 households.

What is the literacy rate in Mahud Machandur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mahud Machandur was 81.33%. Male literacy was 92.32% and female literacy was 70.83%.