Machyaghati - Petlawad, Jhabua

Machyaghati is a village situated in the Petlawad tehsil of Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Petlawad and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Jhabua. Hameer Garh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Machyaghati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machyaghati is 504385. The village covers a total geographical area of 217.25 hectares and falls under the 457775 pincode. Petlawad is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Machyaghati village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Machyaghati

As per Census 2011, Machyaghati village has a total population of 272 people, consisting of 127 males and 145 females. The village has 49 households and a sex ratio of 1,141 females per 1,000 males. There are 39 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 89 literate and 183 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 271 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Machyaghati are given below:

Nearby Villages of Machyaghati

Machyaghati 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 Machyaghati

Machyaghati is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Panch Pipila, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Petlawad to Machyaghati is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhabua to Machyaghati is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Machyaghati

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

Health Facilities in Machyaghati

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

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