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

According to the 2011 Census, Machagondahalli village had a total population of 915 people, including 465 males and 450 females, living in 229 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.25%, with male literacy at 86.47% and female literacy at 69.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 82, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 84.

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

How many households are there in Machagondahalli?

Machagondahalli had 229 households.

What is the literacy rate in Machagondahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Machagondahalli was 78.25%. Male literacy was 86.47% and female literacy was 69.93%.