Machanur - Lingasugur, Raichur

Machanur is a village situated in the Lingasugur taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from Lingsugur and around 88 km from Raichur. Goudur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Machanur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machanur is 600474. The village covers a total geographical area of 1433.05 hectares and falls under the 584139 pincode. Lingsugur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Machanur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lingsugur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raichur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Machanur

According to the 2011 Census, Machanur village had a total population of 1,878 people, including 957 males and 921 females, living in 289 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.24%, with male literacy at 74.14% and female literacy at 41.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 448, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 286.

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

Nearby Villages of Machanur

Machanur 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 Machanur

Machanur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Marichethal, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lingsugur to Machanur is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Machanur is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Machanur

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

Health Facilities in Machanur

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

FAQs about Machanur