Macha Khurd - Pohri, Shivpuri

Macha Khurd is a village situated in the Pohri tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pohri and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Upsil serves as the Gram Panchayat for Macha Khurd village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Macha Khurd is 455213. The village covers a total geographical area of 659.48 hectares and falls under the 473775 pincode. Shivpuri is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Macha Khurd

According to the 2011 Census, Macha Khurd village had a total population of 940 people, including 507 males and 433 females, living in 199 households. The sex ratio was 854 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 30.87%, with male literacy at 39.69% and female literacy at 20.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 256, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 574.

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

Nearby Villages of Macha Khurd

Macha Khurd 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 Macha Khurd

Macha Khurd is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khajri, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shivpuri to Macha Khurd is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Macha Khurd is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Macha Khurd

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

Health Facilities in Macha Khurd

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

FAQs about Macha Khurd