Machheta - Shahabad, Hardoi

Machheta is a village situated in the Shahabad tehsil of Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahabad and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Hardoi. Amirta Badhyia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Machheta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machheta is 139487. The village covers a total geographical area of 97.42 hectares and falls under the 241405 pincode. Pihani is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Machheta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shahabad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hardoi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Machheta

According to the 2011 Census, Machheta village had a total population of 579 people, including 304 males and 275 females, living in 111 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.78%, with male literacy at 82.49% and female literacy at 47.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 548.

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

Nearby Villages of Machheta

Machheta 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 Machheta

Machheta is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Behtagokul, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pihani to Machheta is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hardoi to Machheta is about 23 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 Machheta

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

Health Facilities in Machheta

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

FAQs about Machheta