Machaholalu - Krishnarajpet, Mandya

Machaholalu is a village situated in the Krishnarajpet taluka of Mandya district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Krishnarajapet and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Mandya. Akkihebbalu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Machaholalu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machaholalu is 613612. The village covers a total geographical area of 323.05 hectares and falls under the 571605 pincode. Krishnarajpet is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Machaholalu 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 Machaholalu

As per Census 2011, Machaholalu village has a total population of 606 people, consisting of 280 males and 326 females. The village has 151 households and a sex ratio of 1,164 females per 1,000 males. There are 64 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 392 literate and 214 illiterate residents. Additionally, 72 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population606280326
Child Population (0–6 yrs)642638
Scheduled Castes (SC)723537
Literate Population392210182
Illiterate Population21470144

Nearby Villages of Machaholalu

Machaholalu 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)
VoddaragudiNorth1.08 km
SambaravalliSouth-West2.01 km
AkkihebbalEast2.13 km
ChikkabheryaWest2.16 km
DudukanahalliNorth2.35 km
HaledadadahallyEast2.62 km
JainahalliSouth2.75 km
MudlapuraSouth-East3.18 km
BheryaSouth-West3.37 km
HosagaddeNorth3.41 km

Transport and Connectivity of Machaholalu

Machaholalu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Akkihebbalu, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnarajpet to Machaholalu is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandya to Machaholalu is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Machaholalu

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

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

Health Facilities in Machaholalu

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Machaholalu

Where is Machaholalu located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Machaholalu?

The Gram Panchayat of Machaholalu is Akkihebbalu.

What is the pincode of Machaholalu?

The pincode of Machaholalu is 571605.

What is the population of Machaholalu?

Machaholalu has a total population of 606, including 280 males and 326 females.

How many households are there in Machaholalu?

There are 151 households in Machaholalu.

What is the literacy rate in Machaholalu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Machaholalu is 64.69%. Male literacy is 75.00% and female literacy is 55.83%.