Machagondanahalli - Nyamathi, Davanagere

Machagondanahalli is a village situated in the Nyamathi taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 24 km from Honnali and around 67 km from Davanagere. Savalanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Machagondanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machagondanahalli is 606731. The village covers a total geographical area of 422.16 hectares and falls under the 577225 pincode. Honnali is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Machagondanahalli

As per Census 2011, Machagondanahalli village has a total population of 693 people, consisting of 347 males and 346 females. The village has 168 households and a sex ratio of 997 females per 1,000 males. There are 66 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 394 literate and 299 illiterate residents. Additionally, 546 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population693347346
Child Population (0–6 yrs)663729
Scheduled Castes (SC)546263283
Scheduled Tribes (ST)312
Literate Population394219175
Illiterate Population299128171

Nearby Villages of Machagondanahalli

Machagondanahalli 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Narayana PuraSouth-West2.09 km
MallapuraSouth-East2.09 km
LakkienkoppaWest2.39 km
MadapuraNorth-East2.45 km
SovalangaEast2.61 km
ChinnikatteNorth-West2.92 km
IsrapuraSouth3.24 km
KodataluNorth-East3.27 km
HitturuSouth-West3.41 km
YallapuraNorth4.21 km

Transport and Connectivity of Machagondanahalli

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Machagondanahalli. The nearest railway station is Harnahalli, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Honnali to Machagondanahalli is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Machagondanahalli is about 67 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 Machagondanahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Machagondanahalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Machagondanahalli

Where is Machagondanahalli located?

Machagondanahalli village is located in Nyamathi Taluka, Davanagere district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Machagondanahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Machagondanahalli is Savalanga.

What is the pincode of Machagondanahalli?

The pincode of Machagondanahalli is 577225.

What is the population of Machagondanahalli?

Machagondanahalli has a total population of 693, including 347 males and 346 females.

How many households are there in Machagondanahalli?

There are 168 households in Machagondanahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Machagondanahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Machagondanahalli is 56.85%. Male literacy is 63.11% and female literacy is 50.58%.