Machhra - Mawana, Meerut

Machhra is a village situated in the Mawana tehsil of Meerut district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mawana and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Meerut. Machhra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machhra is 118990. The village covers a total geographical area of 448.47 hectares and falls under the 250106 pincode. Kithor is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Machhra 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 Kithore Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Meerut Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Machhra

According to the 2011 Census, Machhra village had a total population of 3,394 people, including 1,821 males and 1,573 females, living in 586 households. The sex ratio was 864 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.58%, with male literacy at 90.17% and female literacy at 69.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 676.

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

Nearby Villages of Machhra

Machhra 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 Machhra

Machhra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chandsara, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kithor to Machhra is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Meerut to Machhra is about 12 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 Machhra

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

Health Facilities in Machhra

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

FAQs about Machhra