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

According to the 2011 Census, Machhawali village had a total population of 1,661 people, including 888 males and 773 females, living in 387 households. The sex ratio was 870 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.52%, with male literacy at 75.95% and female literacy at 38.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 684.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Machhawali