Machhariya - Mihona, Bhind

Machhariya is a village situated in the Mihona tehsil of Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 48 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mihona and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Bhind. Bohara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Machhariya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machhariya is 453526. The village covers a total geographical area of 240.91 hectares and falls under the 477441 pincode. Mihona is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Machhariya 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 Machhariya

According to the 2011 Census, Machhariya village had a total population of 875 people, including 493 males and 382 females, living in 186 households. The sex ratio was 775 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.33%, with male literacy at 91.01% and female literacy at 73.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 259.

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

Nearby Villages of Machhariya

Machhariya 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 Machhariya

Machhariya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Konch, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mihona to Machhariya is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhind to Machhariya is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Machhariya

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

Health Facilities in Machhariya

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

FAQs about Machhariya