Machahalli - Krishnarajpet, Mandya

Machahalli is a village situated in the Krishnarajpet taluka of Mandya district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Krishnarajapet and around 79 km from the district headquarters in Mandya. Sarangi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Machahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machahalli is 613467. The village covers a total geographical area of 111.76 hectares and falls under the 571436 pincode. Krishnarajpet is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Machahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Machahalli village had a total population of 90 people, including 40 males and 50 females, living in 26 households. The sex ratio was 1,250 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.14%, with male literacy at 83.33% and female literacy at 57.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 22.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population904050
Child Population (0–6 yrs)945
Scheduled Castes (SC)221111
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population563026
Illiterate Population341024

Nearby Villages of Machahalli

Machahalli 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)
ShyarahalliNorth-East1.01 km
SarangiSouth-East1.53 km
KoratikereWest2.24 km
ChikkaharanahalliEast2.38 km
JothanapuraSouth-East2.50 km
GoraviNorth-East2.58 km
HethagonahalliNorth-East2.64 km
BarathipurakoppaluNorth-West2.65 km
KaigonahalliSouth3.02 km
DasagolapuraEast3.15 km

Transport and Connectivity of Machahalli

Machahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mandagere, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Krishnarajpet to Machahalli is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandya to Machahalli is about 79 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Machahalli

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

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

Health Facilities in Machahalli

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Machahalli 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 Machahalli

Where is Machahalli located?

Machahalli village is located in Krishnarajpet Taluka, Mandya district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Machahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Machahalli is Sarangi.

What is the pincode of Machahalli?

The pincode of Machahalli is 571436.

What is the population of Machahalli?

Machahalli had a total population of 90, including 40 males and 50 females.

How many households are there in Machahalli?

Machahalli had 26 households.

What is the literacy rate in Machahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Machahalli was 69.14%. Male literacy was 83.33% and female literacy was 57.78%.