Machalpur - Maheshwar, Khargone (West Nimar)
Machalpur is a village situated in the Maheshwar tehsil of Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maheshwar and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Khargone. Machalpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Machalpur is 477065. The village covers a total geographical area of 689.25 hectares and falls under the 451224 pincode. Barwaha is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.
Machalpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Machalpur
According to the 2011 Census, Machalpur village had a total population of 1,356 people, including 712 males and 644 females, living in 284 households. The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.60%, with male literacy at 81.76% and female literacy at 54.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 509, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.
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 | 1,356 | 712 | 644 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 146 | 76 | 70 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 509 | 273 | 236 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 16 | 6 | 10 |
| Literate Population | 830 | 520 | 310 |
| Illiterate Population | 526 | 192 | 334 |
Nearby Villages of Machalpur
Machalpur 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 Machalpur
Machalpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barwaha to Machalpur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khargone to Machalpur is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Machalpur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Machalpur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Machalpur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Machalpur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Machalpur
Where is Machalpur located?
Machalpur village is located in Maheshwar Tehsil, Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Machalpur?
Machalpur is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Machalpur?
The pincode of Machalpur is 451224.
What is the population of Machalpur?
Machalpur had a total population of 1,356, including 712 males and 644 females.
How many households are there in Machalpur?
Machalpur had 284 households.
What is the literacy rate in Machalpur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Machalpur was 68.60%. Male literacy was 81.76% and female literacy was 54.01%.