Machenahalli - Doddaballapura, Bengaluru Rural

Machenahalli is a village situated in the Doddaballapura taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from Dod Ballapur and around 72 km from Bangalore Rural. Sasalu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Machenahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machenahalli is 624983. The village covers a total geographical area of 264.24 hectares. Koratagere is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Machenahalli

As per Census 2011, Machenahalli village has a total population of 358 people, consisting of 182 males and 176 females. The village has 104 households and a sex ratio of 967 females per 1,000 males. There are 24 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 174 literate and 184 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population358182176
Child Population (0–6 yrs)241311
Scheduled Castes (SC)211
Scheduled Tribes (ST)2-2
Literate Population17411262
Illiterate Population18470114

Nearby Villages of Machenahalli

Machenahalli 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)
YalamarahalliNorth1.06 km
GarudagalluSouth1.30 km
SriramanahalliEast1.66 km
ObanayakanapalyaNorth-West1.91 km
ByragondluWest2.06 km
SingenahalliSouth-East2.20 km
UpasapuraNorth2.35 km
M.gollahalliNorth-West2.58 km
GanadaluSouth-East2.86 km
MotagondanahalliWest2.89 km

Transport and Connectivity of Machenahalli

Machenahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Maklidrug, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Koratagere to Machenahalli is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Machenahalli is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Machenahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Machenahalli

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

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

FAQs about Machenahalli

Where is Machenahalli located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Machenahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Machenahalli is Sasalu.

What is the population of Machenahalli?

Machenahalli has a total population of 358, including 182 males and 176 females.

How many households are there in Machenahalli?

There are 104 households in Machenahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Machenahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Machenahalli is 48.60%. Male literacy is 61.54% and female literacy is 35.23%.