Machhariya - Bhitarwar, Gwalior

Machhariya is a village situated in the Bhitarwar tehsil of Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhitarwar and around 76 km from the district headquarters in Gwalior. Bansodhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Machhariya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machhariya is 454261. The village covers a total geographical area of 448.1 hectares and falls under the 475220 pincode. Bhitarwar is the nearest town, located about 5 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 Bhitarwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gwalior Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Machhariya

According to the 2011 Census, Machhariya village had a total population of 706 people, including 358 males and 348 females, living in 145 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.40%, with male literacy at 75.48% and female literacy at 52.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 327, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 245.

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

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Machhariya. The nearest railway station is Dabra, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhitarwar to Machhariya is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gwalior to Machhariya is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 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:

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