Machanal - Hulsoor, Bidar

Machanal is a village situated in the Hulsoor taluka of Bidar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 23 km from Basavakalyan and around 95 km from Bidar. Gadigundgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Machanal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machanal is 599723. The village covers a total geographical area of 543.25 hectares and falls under the 585416 pincode. Basavakalyan is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Machanal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Basavakalyan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bidar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Machanal

According to the 2011 Census, Machanal village had a total population of 652 people, including 335 males and 317 females, living in 113 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.76%, with male literacy at 83.71% and female literacy at 67.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 106.

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

Nearby Villages of Machanal

Machanal 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 Machanal

Public transport in the Machanal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhalki, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basavakalyan to Machanal is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bidar to Machanal is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Machanal

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

Health Facilities in Machanal

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

FAQs about Machanal