Machwada - Lakhnadon, Seoni

Machwada is a village situated in the Lakhnadon tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhnadon and around 86 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Machwada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machwada is 495712. The village covers a total geographical area of 632.12 hectares and falls under the 480887 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Machwada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lakhnadon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mandla Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Machwada

According to the 2011 Census, Machwada village had a total population of 996 people, including 492 males and 504 females, living in 218 households. The sex ratio was 1,024 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.71%, with male literacy at 80.45% and female literacy at 56.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 231, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 347.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Machwada

Machwada 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 Machwada

Machwada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ghatpindrai, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Machwada is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Machwada is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Machwada

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

Health Facilities in Machwada

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

FAQs about Machwada