Machora - Jatara, Tikamgarh

Machora is a village situated in the Jatara tehsil of Tikamgarh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jatara and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Tikamgarh. Machoura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Machora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machora is 456759. The village covers a total geographical area of 735.75 hectares and falls under the 472118 pincode. Jatara is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Machora

According to the 2011 Census, Machora village had a total population of 1,486 people, including 794 males and 692 females, living in 310 households. The sex ratio was 872 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.57%, with male literacy at 76.73% and female literacy at 46.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Machora

Machora 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 Machora

Machora is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mau Ranipur, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jatara to Machora is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tikamgarh to Machora is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Machora

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

Health Facilities in Machora

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

FAQs about Machora