Machhand - Mihona, Bhind

Machhand is a village situated in the Mihona tehsil of Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mihona and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Bhind. Machhand village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machhand is 453530. The village covers a total geographical area of 1350.92 hectares and falls under the 477441 pincode. Mihona is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Machhand

According to the 2011 Census, Machhand village had a total population of 9,093 people, including 4,884 males and 4,209 females, living in 1,731 households. The sex ratio was 862 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.05%, with male literacy at 82.62% and female literacy at 59.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,282, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Machhand

Machhand 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 Machhand

Machhand is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Konch, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mihona to Machhand is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhind to Machhand 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 Machhand

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

Health Facilities in Machhand

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

FAQs about Machhand