Machhri - Sardhana, Meerut

Machhri is a village situated in the Sardhana tehsil of Meerut district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sardhana and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Meerut. Machhri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machhri is 118664. The village covers a total geographical area of 576.65 hectares and falls under the 250221 pincode. Sardhana is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Machhri

As per Census 2011, Machhri village has a total population of 1,911 people, consisting of 992 males and 919 females. The village has 329 households and a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males. There are 280 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,227 literate and 684 illiterate residents. Additionally, 759 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Machhri

Machhri 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 Machhri

Machhri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Daurala, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sardhana to Machhri is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Meerut to Machhri is about 16 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 Machhri

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

Health Facilities in Machhri

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

FAQs about Machhri