Machina Village Overview
Machina is a village in Beltangadi tehsil of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It lies about 16 km from Beltangady tehsil headquarters and around 54 km from Mangalore district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Machina village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Machina village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Machina is 617660. The village covers a geographical area of 2177.98 hectares and has a pincode of 574224. Beltangady is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.
Location Map of Machina
Population & Demographics of Machina
This section provides population and demographic details of Machina village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,234 | 2,571 | 2,663 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 532 | 265 | 267 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 307 | 154 | 153 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 417 | 192 | 225 |
| Literate Population | 4,000 | 2,091 | 1,909 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,234 | 480 | 754 |
Key population details of Machina village are given below:
- Machina village is a densely populated village with a total population of around 5,234, including approximately 2,571 males and 2,663 females, with a sex ratio of 1035 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 307 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 417 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Machina village is high, with a literacy rate of about 76.42%.
- There are around 974 households in Machina village.
Transport & Connectivity of Machina
Transport facilities help residents of Machina village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Machina
The following villages are located close to Machina and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Machina
- Where is Machina located?
- Machina village is located in Beltangadi Taluka, Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Machina?
- Machina is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Machina?
- The pincode of Machina is 574224.
- What is the population of Machina?
- Machina has a total population of 5,234, including 2,571 males and 2,663 females.
- How many households are there in Machina?
- There are 974 households in Machina.
- What is the literacy rate in Machina?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Machina is 76.42%. Male literacy is 81.33% and female literacy is 71.69%.