Machagondahalli - Doddaballapura, Bengaluru Rural

Machagondahalli is a village situated in the Doddaballapura taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 17 km from Dod Ballapur and around 50 km from Bangalore Rural. Heggadihalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Machagondahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machagondahalli is 625060. The village covers a total geographical area of 250.74 hectares. Dod Ballapur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Machagondahalli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Devanahalli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chikkballapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Machagondahalli

As per Census 2011, Machagondahalli village has a total population of 915 people, consisting of 465 males and 450 females. The village has 229 households and a sex ratio of 967 females per 1,000 males. There are 92 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 644 literate and 271 illiterate residents. Additionally, 82 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 84 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Machagondahalli are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population915465450
Child Population (0–6 yrs)925141
Scheduled Castes (SC)824240
Scheduled Tribes (ST)844242
Literate Population644358286
Illiterate Population271107164

Nearby Villages of Machagondahalli

Machagondahalli 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)
TapasipuraEast0.37 km
ChowgondanahalliSouth-West1.60 km
MelekoteNorth-West1.63 km
HeggadihalliEast1.81 km
UdanahalliSouth-West1.92 km
ChannapuraNorth-East2.42 km
GulyanandigundaSouth-East2.44 km
MarahalliNorth-West2.73 km
Dandu DasakodigehalliSouth2.80 km
Beedikere AgraharaSouth-West2.89 km

Transport and Connectivity of Machagondahalli

Public transport in the Machagondahalli is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nandi Halt, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dod Ballapur to Machagondahalli is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Machagondahalli is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Machagondahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Machagondahalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Machagondahalli

Where is Machagondahalli located?

Machagondahalli village is located in Doddaballapura Taluka, Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Machagondahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Machagondahalli is Heggadihalli.

What is the population of Machagondahalli?

Machagondahalli has a total population of 915, including 465 males and 450 females.

How many households are there in Machagondahalli?

There are 229 households in Machagondahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Machagondahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Machagondahalli is 70.38%. Male literacy is 76.99% and female literacy is 63.56%.