Machenahalli - Turuvekere, Tumakuru

Machenahalli is a village situated in the Turuvekere taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from Turuvekere and around 60 km from Tumkur. Hullekere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Machenahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machenahalli is 612284. The village covers a total geographical area of 147.85 hectares and falls under the 572215 pincode. Turuvekere is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Machenahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Machenahalli village had a total population of 648 people, including 307 males and 341 females, living in 154 households. The sex ratio was 1,111 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.97%, with male literacy at 91.01% and female literacy at 77.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 139, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Machenahalli

Machenahalli 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 Machenahalli

Machenahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ammasandra, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Turuvekere to Machenahalli is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Machenahalli is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Machenahalli

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

Health Facilities in Machenahalli

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

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