Macwal - Chakia, Chandauli

Macwal is a village situated in the Chakia tehsil of Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakia and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Chandauli. Naudiha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Macwal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Macwal is 208197. The village covers a total geographical area of 119.62 hectares and falls under the 232103 pincode. Chandauli is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Macwal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Macwal

As per Census 2011, Macwal village has a total population of 462 people, consisting of 243 males and 219 females. The village has 60 households and a sex ratio of 901 females per 1,000 males. There are 59 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 258 literate and 204 illiterate residents. Additionally, 181 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population462243219
Child Population (0–6 yrs)592732
Scheduled Castes (SC)1819784
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1-1
Literate Population258157101
Illiterate Population20486118

Nearby Villages of Macwal

Macwal 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HawaspurNorth0.92 km
NaudihaNorth-East1.10 km
TiaraSouth-West1.10 km
Burha MaonSouth1.11 km
UdaipuraNorth-West1.40 km
Chain PurwaEast1.85 km
KuwanWest1.92 km
EkaunaSouth1.93 km
LataonNorth-East2.09 km
KirhiraNorth-West2.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Macwal

Macwal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chandauli Mjhwr, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandauli to Macwal is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandauli to Macwal is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Macwal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Macwal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Macwal

Where is Macwal located?

Macwal village is located in Chakia Tehsil, Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Macwal?

The Gram Panchayat of Macwal is Naudiha.

What is the pincode of Macwal?

The pincode of Macwal is 232103.

What is the population of Macwal?

Macwal has a total population of 462, including 243 males and 219 females.

How many households are there in Macwal?

There are 60 households in Macwal.

What is the literacy rate in Macwal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Macwal is 55.84%. Male literacy is 64.61% and female literacy is 46.12%.