Machenahalli - Molakalmuru, Chitradurga

Machenahalli is a village situated in the Molakalmuru taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Molakalmuru and around 94 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Ashokasiddapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Machenahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machenahalli is 605184. The village covers a total geographical area of 1003.64 hectares and falls under the 577529 pincode. Molakalmuru is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Machenahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Machenahalli village had a total population of 1,179 people, including 594 males and 585 females, living in 215 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.97%, with male literacy at 71.23% and female literacy at 42.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 230, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 321.

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

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:

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 Somalapuram, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Molakalmuru to Machenahalli is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Machenahalli is about 94 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 Machenahalli

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

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:

FAQs about Machenahalli