Machidhodap - Kalwan, Nashik

Machidhodap is a village situated in the Kalwan tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalwan and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Mehedar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Machidhodap village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machidhodap is 549933. The village covers a total geographical area of 948.47 hectares and falls under the 423501 pincode. Satana is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Machidhodap

As per Census 2011, Machidhodap village has a total population of 76 people, consisting of 36 males and 40 females. The village has 13 households and a sex ratio of 1,111 females per 1,000 males. There are 11 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 35 literate and 41 illiterate residents. Additionally, 62 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Machidhodap

Machidhodap 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 Machidhodap

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Machidhodap. The nearest railway station is Ugaon, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Satana to Machidhodap is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Machidhodap is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Machidhodap

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

Health Facilities in Machidhodap

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

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