Machegundanahalli - Kadur, Chikkamagaluru

Machegundanahalli is a village situated in the Kadur taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 23 km from Kadur and around 40 km from Chikmagalur. Chikkadevanur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Machegundanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machegundanahalli is 609640. The village covers a total geographical area of 165.71 hectares and falls under the 577175 pincode. Kadur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Machegundanahalli

As per Census 2011, Machegundanahalli village has a total population of 804 people, consisting of 391 males and 413 females. The village has 181 households and a sex ratio of 1,056 females per 1,000 males. There are 64 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 642 literate and 162 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Machegundanahalli

Machegundanahalli 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 Machegundanahalli

Machegundanahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Banavar, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kadur to Machegundanahalli is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Machegundanahalli is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Machegundanahalli

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

Health Facilities in Machegundanahalli

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

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