Machhindrakhed - Shegaon, Buldhana

Machhindrakhed is a village situated in the Shegaon tehsil of Buldhana district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from Shegaon and around 72 km from Buldana. Maschindrakhed serves as the Gram Panchayat for Machhindrakhed village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machhindrakhed is 528407. The village covers a total geographical area of 707.65 hectares and falls under the 444304 pincode. Khamgaon is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Machhindrakhed

According to the 2011 Census, Machhindrakhed village had a total population of 879 people, including 452 males and 427 females, living in 231 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.42%, with male literacy at 93.47% and female literacy at 81.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 264, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 93.

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

Nearby Villages of Machhindrakhed

Machhindrakhed 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 Machhindrakhed

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Machhindrakhed. The nearest railway station is Jalamb Jn, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khamgaon to Machhindrakhed is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Buldana to Machhindrakhed is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Machhindrakhed

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

Health Facilities in Machhindrakhed

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

FAQs about Machhindrakhed