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

As per Census 2011, Machenahalli village has a total population of 648 people, consisting of 307 males and 341 females. The village has 154 households and a sex ratio of 1,110 females per 1,000 males. There are 49 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 503 literate and 145 illiterate residents. Additionally, 139 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 11 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population648307341
Child Population (0–6 yrs)492920
Scheduled Castes (SC)1396772
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1147
Literate Population503253250
Illiterate Population1455491

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RayasandraSouth0.94 km
RamadihalliNorth1.15 km
G.manchenahalliNorth-West1.52 km
M.ganganahalliSouth1.67 km
Sarigehalli AmanikereEast1.91 km
Sarigehalli A.m.kavalNorth2.28 km
KalanjihalliSouth-West2.74 km
SasaluNorth-East2.91 km
ArakereNorth2.99 km
M.bevinahalliSouth3.16 km

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.

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Machenahalli

Where is Machenahalli located?

Machenahalli village is located in Turuvekere Taluka, Tumakuru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Machenahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Machenahalli is Hullekere.

What is the pincode of Machenahalli?

The pincode of Machenahalli is 572215.

What is the population of Machenahalli?

Machenahalli has a total population of 648, including 307 males and 341 females.

How many households are there in Machenahalli?

There are 154 households in Machenahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Machenahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Machenahalli is 77.62%. Male literacy is 82.41% and female literacy is 73.31%.