Machenahalli - Nelamangala, Bengaluru Rural

Machenahalli is a village situated in the Nelamangala taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from Nelamangala and around 57 km from Bangalore Rural. Shivagange serves as the Gram Panchayat for Machenahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machenahalli is 624770. The village covers a total geographical area of 307.49 hectares. Nelamangala is the nearest town, located about 20 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 Nelamangala 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 717 people, consisting of 389 males and 328 females. The village has 165 households and a sex ratio of 843 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 447 literate and 270 illiterate residents. Additionally, 376 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 12 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population717389328
Child Population (0–6 yrs)694425
Scheduled Castes (SC)376207169
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1275
Literate Population447273174
Illiterate Population270116154

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)
GottikereWest1.33 km
KasaragattaSouth-East1.71 km
KerekattiganoorEast1.98 km
AladahalliEast2.03 km
GantehosahalliSouth2.23 km
BillanakoteNorth-East2.37 km
MaragondanahalliSouth-East2.74 km
BargenahalliNorth-West2.75 km
KambalSouth-West2.76 km
KengalkempohalliNorth2.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Machenahalli

Machenahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dobbspet, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nelamangala to Machenahalli is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Machenahalli is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 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 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 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 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Machenahalli

Where is Machenahalli located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Machenahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Machenahalli is Shivagange.

What is the population of Machenahalli?

Machenahalli has a total population of 717, including 389 males and 328 females.

How many households are there in Machenahalli?

There are 165 households in Machenahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Machenahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Machenahalli is 62.34%. Male literacy is 70.18% and female literacy is 53.05%.