Macheri - Kadur, Chikkamagaluru

Macheri is a village situated in the Kadur taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from Kadur and around 43 km from Chikmagalur. Malleshwara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Macheri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Macheri is 609515. The village covers a total geographical area of 567.35 hectares and falls under the 577548 pincode. Kadur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Macheri

According to the 2011 Census, Macheri village had a total population of 1,940 people, including 1,002 males and 938 females, living in 419 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.71%, with male literacy at 73.85% and female literacy at 61.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 908.

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

Nearby Villages of Macheri

Macheri 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 Macheri

Public transport in the Macheri is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kadur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kadur to Macheri is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Macheri is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Macheri

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

Health Facilities in Macheri

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

FAQs about Macheri