Machmar - Dhampur, Bijnor
Machmar is a village situated in the Dhampur tehsil of Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhampur and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Bijnor. Dhampurhusainpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Machmar village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Machmar is 113620. The village covers a total geographical area of 26.71 hectares and falls under the 246722 pincode. Dhampur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.
Machmar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Barhapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Moradabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Machmar
Machmar 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Kodupura | North | 0.75 km |
| Nabada | West | 0.92 km |
| Mohmadpur Sada Ahatmali | East | 1.09 km |
| Rampur Bhola | South | 1.27 km |
| Rosanpur Raju | West | 1.54 km |
| Tarkolimadan | North-West | 1.61 km |
| Suhagpur Ahatmali | South-East | 1.62 km |
| Katiya B A | East | 1.77 km |
| Nabadadevli | South-East | 1.90 km |
| Umarpur Bangar Bila Ahatmali | North-East | 1.99 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Machmar
Machmar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhampur, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.0 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 1-2 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhampur to Machmar is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijnor to Machmar is about 48 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 Machmar
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Machmar village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Machmar
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Machmar village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
FAQs about Machmar
Where is Machmar located?
Machmar village is located in Dhampur Tehsil, Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Machmar?
The Gram Panchayat of Machmar is Dhampurhusainpur.
What is the pincode of Machmar?
The pincode of Machmar is 246722.