Machutar - Mahabaleshwar, Satara

Machutar is a village situated in the Mahabaleshwar tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahabaleshwar and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Machutar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machutar is 562970. The village covers a total geographical area of 271.72 hectares and falls under the 412806 pincode. Mahabaleshwar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Machutar

According to the 2011 Census, Machutar village had a total population of 869 people, including 427 males and 442 females, living in 157 households. The sex ratio was 1,035 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.79%, with male literacy at 93.28% and female literacy at 78.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 10, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Machutar

Machutar 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 Machutar

Machutar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Diwankhavati, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahabaleshwar to Machutar is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Machutar 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 Machutar

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

Health Facilities in Machutar

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

FAQs about Machutar