Machwas

Machwas is a village located in Khategaon tehsil of Dewas district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Khategaon (tehsildar office) and 145km away from district headquarter Dewas. As per 2009 stats, Maachwas is the gram panchayat of Machwas village.

Machwas has its own place in the vibrant Dewas region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Machwas

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Machwas is 474211. The village spans a total geographical area of 3503.88 hectares. Khategaon is nearest town to Machwas village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

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Population of Machwas

Below is a concise population overview of Machwas as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,686 865 821
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 308 148 160
Scheduled Castes (SC) 202 109 93
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 912 451 461
Literate Population 708 421 287
Illiterate Population 978 444 534

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Machwas village:

  • The total population of Machwas village is around 1,686, including approximately 865 males and 821 females, with a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 308 children aged 0–6 years in Machwas village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Machwas village has 202 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 912 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Machwas village is about 41.99%, with male literacy at 48.67% and female literacy at 34.96%.
  • There are around 322 households in Machwas village.

Connectivity of Machwas

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Machwas. As per the 2011 stats, Machwas had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Machwas

Knowing the nearby villages of Machwas helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Machwas.

Kakardi Richhikho Khewanikhurd Patrani Niwardi Lingapani Palasi Ratanpur Junapanibuzurg Harangaon Gopalpur

Frequently Asked Questions about Machwas

Where is Machwas located?
Machwas village is situated in Khategaon Tehsil, within the Dewas district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Machwas?
The Gram Panchayat of Machwas is Maachwas (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Machwas as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Machwas is 1,686, with 865 males and 821 females.
How many households are there in Machwas as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Machwas village has a total of 322 households.
What is the literacy rate in Machwas as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Machwas is 41.99%. The male literacy rate is 48.67%, while the female literacy rate is 34.96%.