Machhandari - Buxwaha, Chhatarpur
Machhandari is a village situated in the Buxwaha tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Buxwaha and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Padariya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Machhandari village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Machhandari is 458521. The village covers a total geographical area of 294.88 hectares and falls under the 471318 pincode. Buxwaha is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Machhandari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Machhandari
According to the 2011 Census, Machhandari village had a total population of 908 people, including 499 males and 409 females, living in 212 households. The sex ratio was 820 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.31%, with male literacy at 65.84% and female literacy at 44.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 538.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 908 | 499 | 409 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 171 | 95 | 76 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 538 | 295 | 243 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 415 | 266 | 149 |
| Illiterate Population | 493 | 233 | 260 |
Nearby Villages of Machhandari
Machhandari is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Machhandari
Machhandari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Buxwaha to Machhandari is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Machhandari is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Machhandari
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Machhandari village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Machhandari
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Machhandari village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Machhandari
Where is Machhandari located?
Machhandari village is located in Buxwaha Tehsil, Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Machhandari?
The Gram Panchayat of Machhandari is Padariya.
What is the pincode of Machhandari?
The pincode of Machhandari is 471318.
What is the population of Machhandari?
Machhandari had a total population of 908, including 499 males and 409 females.
How many households are there in Machhandari?
Machhandari had 212 households.
What is the literacy rate in Machhandari?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Machhandari was 56.31%. Male literacy was 65.84% and female literacy was 44.74%.