Machanaikanahalli - Channagiri, Davanagere

Machanaikanahalli is a village situated in the Channagiri taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channagiri and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Honnebagi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Machanaikanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machanaikanahalli is 607053. The village covers a total geographical area of 270.65 hectares and falls under the 577213 pincode. Channagiri is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Machanaikanahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Machanaikanahalli village had a total population of 913 people, including 467 males and 446 females, living in 206 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.07%, with male literacy at 92.16% and female literacy at 77.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 95, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 522.

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

Nearby Villages of Machanaikanahalli

Machanaikanahalli 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 Machanaikanahalli

Machanaikanahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nulemuru Halt, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channagiri to Machanaikanahalli is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Machanaikanahalli is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Machanaikanahalli

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

Health Facilities in Machanaikanahalli

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

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