Machnur - Sirwar, Raichur

Machnur is a village situated in the Sirwar taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from Manvi and around 35 km from Raichur. Ganadinni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Machnur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machnur is 600983. The village covers a total geographical area of 1348.78 hectares and falls under the 584118 pincode. Manvi is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Machnur

According to the 2011 Census, Machnur village had a total population of 1,460 people, including 733 males and 727 females, living in 277 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.88%, with male literacy at 65.98% and female literacy at 31.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 347, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 306.

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

Nearby Villages of Machnur

Machnur 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 Machnur

Machnur 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 Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manvi to Machnur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Machnur is about 35 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 Machnur

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

Health Facilities in Machnur

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

FAQs about Machnur