Machhwai - Budni, Sehore

Machhwai is a village situated in the Budni tehsil of Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Budni and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Sehore. Machhwai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machhwai is 483489. The village covers a total geographical area of 496.15 hectares and falls under the 466446 pincode. Budni is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Machhwai

As per Census 2011, Machhwai village has a total population of 1,409 people, consisting of 753 males and 656 females. The village has 222 households and a sex ratio of 871 females per 1,000 males. There are 176 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 847 literate and 562 illiterate residents. Additionally, 137 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 57 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Machhwai

Machhwai 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 Machhwai

Machhwai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hoshangabad, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Budni to Machhwai is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sehore to Machhwai is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Machhwai

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

Health Facilities in Machhwai

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

FAQs about Machhwai