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

As per Census 2011, Machanaikanahalli village has a total population of 193 people, consisting of 102 males and 91 females. The village has 43 households and a sex ratio of 892 females per 1,000 males. There are 18 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 149 literate and 44 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population19310291
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18108
Literate Population1497970
Illiterate Population442321

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BantenahalliSouth1.33 km
MuthuganneNorth1.66 km
KoratikereNorth-West1.75 km
M. HunsekereEast2.06 km
DanikanahalliWest2.32 km
ChikkabyadigereSouth-West2.34 km
SompuraSouth-East2.49 km
KanaikanahalliWest2.81 km
DoddabyadigereNorth-East2.96 km
MudigereSouth3.18 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

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

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:

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 Machanaikanahalli

Where is Machanaikanahalli located?

Machanaikanahalli village is located in Belur Taluka, Hassan district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Machanaikanahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Machanaikanahalli is Bantenahalli.

What is the pincode of Machanaikanahalli?

The pincode of Machanaikanahalli is 573115.

What is the population of Machanaikanahalli?

Machanaikanahalli has a total population of 193, including 102 males and 91 females.

How many households are there in Machanaikanahalli?

There are 43 households in Machanaikanahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Machanaikanahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Machanaikanahalli is 77.20%. Male literacy is 77.45% and female literacy is 76.92%.