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Machhera Khurd Village

Machhera Khurd is an inhabited village in Bankhedi Sub-district of Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 487986, the Census 2011 record lists 937 people in 205 households and the reported area is 336.97 hectares. The local references include Bankhedi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Pipariya at about 30 km.

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Quick answer: Machhera Khurd is a village in Bankhedi Sub-district, Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 487986 and 937 people in 205 households.
Village Code487986
Population937
Households205
Area336.97 hectares
Nearest TownPipariya

Key Village Facts

Village
Machhera Khurd
Census Village Code
487986
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Hoshangabad
District Census Code
449
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bankhedi
Sub-district Census Code
03619
CD Block
Bankhedi
Households
205
Population
937
Male Population
467
Female Population
470
Sex Ratio
1,006.42
Area
336.97 hectares
Area
3.37 sq km
Nearest Town
Pipariya
Nearest Town Distance
30 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Machhera Khurd at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 937 people, 336.97 hectares of reported area and Pipariya as the nearest town reference for Machhera Khurd, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictHoshangabad
Sub-districtBankhedi
CD BlockBankhedi
  • Machhera Khurd falls under Bankhedi Sub-district in Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 487986.
  • The record lists 937 people living in 205 households.
  • The reported village area is 336.97 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Pipariya.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density278.07 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.57 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share15.47%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share20.81%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share93.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Machhera Khurd in the official administrative record. Census village code 487986 and Bankhedi CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
449
Sub-district Census Code
03619
Village Census Code
487986
CD Block Code
0202
CD Block Name
Bankhedi

Location and Distance

Pipariya is the nearest town listed for Machhera Khurd, about 30 km away. Hoshangabad is listed as the district headquarters at about 102 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bankhedi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
9 km
District Headquarter
Hoshangabad
Distance from District Headquarter
102 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Pipariya
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
30 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Pipariya
Distance from Nearest Town
30 km
Total Geographical Area
336.97 hectares
Area
3.37 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 937 people in 205 households, with 467 male residents and 470 female residents. The average household size is 4.57, and SC share is 15.47% and ST share is 20.81% for Machhera Khurd. Population density works out to about 278.07 people per sq km.

Total Households
205
Total Population
937
Male Population
467
Female Population
470
Sex Ratio
1,006.42
Average Household Size
4.57
SC Population
145
SC Male Population
68
SC Female Population
77
SC Population Share
15.47
ST Population
195
ST Male Population
96
ST Female Population
99
ST Population Share
20.81
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Machhera Khurd list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Machhera Khurd include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
7.43 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
294 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Machhera Khurd include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Machhera Khurd include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Machhera Khurd is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 8 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Machhera Khurd show that reported agricultural commodities include Dhan and Wheat, net sown area is 314.17 hectares and irrigated land is 294 hectares (93.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Dhan
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Wheat
Forest Area In Hectares
2.84 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
8.6
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
0.3 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1.32 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2.31 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
314.17
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
20.17 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
294.0

Other Available Details

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Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Machhera Khurd village located?

Machhera Khurd is in Bankhedi Sub-district of Hoshangabad district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Machhera Khurd village in?

Machhera Khurd village is in Hoshangabad district.

Which state is Machhera Khurd village in?

Machhera Khurd village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Machhera Khurd under?

Machhera Khurd comes under Bankhedi Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Machhera Khurd?

The Census village code of Machhera Khurd is 487986.

What is the population of Machhera Khurd village?

The village record lists 937 people and 205 households for Machhera Khurd.

How many households are in Machhera Khurd village?

The village record lists 205 households for Machhera Khurd.

What is the male and female population of Machhera Khurd?

The record lists 467 male residents and 470 female residents for Machhera Khurd.

What is the sex ratio of Machhera Khurd village?

The sex ratio of Machhera Khurd is 1,006.42 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Machhera Khurd village?

The reported geographical area of Machhera Khurd is 336.97 hectares.

What is the population density of Machhera Khurd village?

The approximate population density of Machhera Khurd is 278.07 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Machhera Khurd?

The nearest town listed for Machhera Khurd is Pipariya, about 30 km away.

How far is Machhera Khurd from the district headquarters?

Machhera Khurd is about 102 km from Hoshangabad, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Machhera Khurd from the sub-district headquarters?

Machhera Khurd is about 9 km from Bankhedi, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Machhera Khurd?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Machhera Khurd.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Machhera Khurd?

For Machhera Khurd, reported agricultural commodities include Dhan and Wheat, net sown area is 314.17 hectares and irrigated land is 294 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Machhera Khurd.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Machhera Khurd.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.