Machmaur - Pichhore, Shivpuri

Machmaur is a village situated in the Pichhore tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pichhore and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Machmour serves as the Gram Panchayat for Machmaur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machmaur is 456090. The village covers a total geographical area of 338.22 hectares and falls under the 473995 pincode. Pichhore is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Machmaur

As per Census 2011, Machmaur village has a total population of 656 people, consisting of 352 males and 304 females. The village has 122 households and a sex ratio of 863 females per 1,000 males. There are 141 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 314 literate and 342 illiterate residents. Additionally, 212 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 89 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Machmaur

Machmaur 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 Machmaur

Machmaur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kolaras, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pichhore to Machmaur is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Machmaur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Machmaur

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

Health Facilities in Machmaur

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

FAQs about Machmaur