Machanaikanahalli - Belur, Hassan

Machanaikanahalli is a village situated in the Belur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Bantenahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Machanaikanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machanaikanahalli is 615223. The village covers a total geographical area of 222.82 hectares and falls under the 573115 pincode. Belur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Machanaikanahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Machanaikanahalli village had a total population of 193 people, including 102 males and 91 females, living in 43 households. The sex ratio was 892 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.14%, with male literacy at 85.87% and female literacy at 84.34%.

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 Kanivehalli, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belur to Machanaikanahalli is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Machanaikanahalli is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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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