Machhawali - Karera, Shivpuri

Machhawali is a village situated in the Karera tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karera and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Machawali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Machhawali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machhawali is 455657. The village covers a total geographical area of 537 hectares and falls under the 473660 pincode. Karera is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Machhawali

As per Census 2011, Machhawali village has a total population of 1,661 people, consisting of 888 males and 773 females. The village has 387 households and a sex ratio of 870 females per 1,000 males. There are 224 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 841 literate and 820 illiterate residents. Additionally, 684 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,661888773
Child Population (0–6 yrs)224123101
Scheduled Castes (SC)684361323
Literate Population841581260
Illiterate Population820307513

Nearby Villages of Machhawali

Machhawali 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Khaira ModiSouth-West1.56 km
Kadora ImaliyaEast2.73 km
KarothaSouth2.73 km
DhamnaSouth-East3.47 km
JhandaNorth-West3.67 km
BamhroliEast3.96 km
ChandpathaWest4.00 km
SamuhaNorth-East4.01 km
MungawaliSouth4.37 km
BerkhedaNorth-West4.44 km

Transport and Connectivity of Machhawali

Machhawali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Datia, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karera to Machhawali is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Machhawali is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Machhawali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Machhawali

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Machhawali

Where is Machhawali located?

Machhawali village is located in Karera Tehsil, Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Machhawali?

The Gram Panchayat of Machhawali is Machawali.

What is the pincode of Machhawali?

The pincode of Machhawali is 473660.

What is the population of Machhawali?

Machhawali has a total population of 1,661, including 888 males and 773 females.

How many households are there in Machhawali?

There are 387 households in Machhawali.

What is the literacy rate in Machhawali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Machhawali is 50.63%. Male literacy is 65.43% and female literacy is 33.64%.