Machandur - Charama, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Machandur is a village situated in the Charama tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Charama and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Bharitola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Machandur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machandur is 447425. The village covers a total geographical area of 111.87 hectares and falls under the 494337 pincode. Charama is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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 Bhanupratappur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kanker Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Machandur

According to the 2011 Census, Machandur village had a total population of 975 people, including 508 males and 467 females, living in 239 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.39%, with male literacy at 91.49% and female literacy at 72.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 62, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 328.

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

Nearby Villages of Machandur

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Machandur

Machandur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhamtari, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Charama to Machandur is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Machandur is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Machandur

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

Health Facilities in 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 Machandur village are given below:

FAQs about Machandur