Indian Village Directory

Machhalgaon Village

Machhalgaon is an inhabited village in Bhikangaon Sub-district of Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 477495, the Census 2011 record lists 1,277 people in 239 households and the reported area is 1,125.44 hectares. The local references include Bhikangaon CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bhikangaon at about 16 km.

In short:

Machhalgaon is a village in Bhikangaon Sub-district, Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 477495 and 1,277 people in 239 households.

Village Code477495
Population1,277
Households239
Area1,125.44 hectares
Nearest TownBhikangaon

Detailed village profile

Machhalgaon at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,277 people, 1,125.44 hectares of reported area and Bhikangaon as the nearest town reference for Machhalgaon, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

Sub-district Bhikangaon
CD Block Bhikangaon
  • Machhalgaon falls under Bhikangaon Sub-district in Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 477495.
  • The record lists 1,277 people living in 239 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,125.44 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bhikangaon.
  • 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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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Machhalgaon
Census Village Code
477495
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Khargone (West Nimar)
District Census Code
440
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bhikangaon
Sub-district Census Code
03549
CD Block
Bhikangaon
Households
239
Population
1,277
Male Population
660
Female Population
617
Sex Ratio
934.85
Area
1,125.44 hectares
Area
11.25 sq km
Nearest Town
Bhikangaon
Nearest Town Distance
16 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density 113.47 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.34 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 6.73% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 49.41% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 48.6% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Machhalgaon in the official administrative record. Census village code 477495 and Bhikangaon CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
440
Sub-district Census Code
03549
Village Census Code
477495
CD Block Code
0144
CD Block Name
Bhikangaon

Location and Distance

Bhikangaon is the nearest town listed for Machhalgaon, about 16 km away. Khargone is listed as the district headquarters at about 56 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bhikangaon
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
16 km
District Headquarter
Khargone
Distance from District Headquarter
56 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bhikangaon
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
16 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Bhikangaon
Distance from Nearest Town
16 km
Total Geographical Area
1,125.44 hectares
Area
11.25 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,277 people in 239 households, with 660 male residents and 617 female residents. The average household size is 5.34, and SC share is 6.73% and ST share is 49.41% for Machhalgaon. Population density works out to about 113.47 people per sq km.

Total Households
239
Total Population
1,277
Male Population
660
Female Population
617
Sex Ratio
934.85
Average Household Size
5.34
SC Population
86
SC Male Population
50
SC Female Population
36
SC Population Share
6.73
ST Population
631
ST Male Population
326
ST Female Population
305
ST Population Share
49.41
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Machhalgaon list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle 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
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
115.37 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
311.93 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Machhalgaon include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Machhalgaon is reported as 8 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
8 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
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Machhalgaon show that reported agricultural commodities include Cotton, Soyabean and Jawar, net sown area is 641.24 hectares and irrigated land is 311.93 hectares (48.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Cotton
Agricultural Commodities Second
Soyabean
Agricultural Commodities Third
Jawar
Forest Area In Hectares
72.97 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
66.74
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
4.35 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
208 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
16.77 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
641.24
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
329.31 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
311.93

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Machhalgaon village located?

Machhalgaon is in Bhikangaon Sub-district of Khargone (West Nimar) district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Machhalgaon village in?

Machhalgaon village is in Khargone (West Nimar) district.

Which state is Machhalgaon village in?

Machhalgaon village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Machhalgaon under?

Machhalgaon comes under Bhikangaon Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Machhalgaon?

The Census village code of Machhalgaon is 477495.

What is the population of Machhalgaon village?

The village record lists 1,277 people and 239 households for Machhalgaon.

How many households are in Machhalgaon village?

The village record lists 239 households for Machhalgaon.

What is the male and female population of Machhalgaon?

The record lists 660 male residents and 617 female residents for Machhalgaon.

What is the sex ratio of Machhalgaon village?

The sex ratio of Machhalgaon is 934.85 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Machhalgaon village?

The reported geographical area of Machhalgaon is 1,125.44 hectares.

What is the population density of Machhalgaon village?

The approximate population density of Machhalgaon is 113.47 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Machhalgaon?

The nearest town listed for Machhalgaon is Bhikangaon, about 16 km away.

How far is Machhalgaon from the district headquarters?

Machhalgaon is about 56 km from Khargone, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Machhalgaon from the sub-district headquarters?

Machhalgaon is about 16 km from Bhikangaon, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Machhalgaon?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Machhalgaon.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Machhalgaon?

For Machhalgaon, reported agricultural commodities include Cotton, Soyabean and Jawar, net sown area is 641.24 hectares and irrigated land is 311.93 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.