Machale - Chopda, Jalgaon

Machale is a village situated in the Chopda tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chopda and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Machale village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machale is 526673. The village covers a total geographical area of 349.21 hectares and falls under the 425107 pincode. Chopda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Machale

According to the 2011 Census, Machale village had a total population of 1,783 people, including 926 males and 857 females, living in 365 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.62%, with male literacy at 75.38% and female literacy at 57.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 112, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 830.

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

Nearby Villages of Machale

Machale 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 Machale

Machale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chavalkhede, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chopda to Machale is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Machale 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 Machale

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

Health Facilities in Machale

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

FAQs about Machale