Machhar Heri - Nakur, Saharanpur

Machhar Heri is a village situated in the Nakur tehsil of Saharanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nakur and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Saharanpur. Machhar Heri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machhar Heri is 109766. The village covers a total geographical area of 123.54 hectares and falls under the 247001 pincode. Ambehta is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Machhar Heri

As per Census 2011, Machhar Heri village has a total population of 1,986 people, consisting of 1,036 males and 950 females. The village has 336 households and a sex ratio of 916 females per 1,000 males. There are 300 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,079 literate and 907 illiterate residents. Additionally, 475 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Machhar Heri are given below:

Nearby Villages of Machhar Heri

Machhar Heri 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 Machhar Heri

Machhar Heri 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 Manani, while the nearest airport is Karnal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambehta to Machhar Heri is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Saharanpur to Machhar Heri 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 Machhar Heri

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

Health Facilities in Machhar Heri

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

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