# Machalpur, Rajgarh (Madhya Pradesh) – Town Population

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/rajgarh/jirapur/machalpur/

Town · Rajgarh, Madhya Pradesh 

# Machalpur

Machalpur is a town in Jirapur sub-district of Rajgarh district, Madhya Pradesh (nagar panchayat). The 2011 Census counted **9,476 people** in 1,916 households. Literacy was 68.1%.

- 9,476people (2011)
- 1,916households
- 68.1%literacy
- 15census wards

## Population of Machalpur

■ Machalpur · ■ Rajgarh urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****68.1%**

**77.4%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****963**

**950

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****960**

**906

Working population ****42.8%**

**33.8%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Homes and amenities in Machalpur

Of every 100 households in Machalpur in 2011, 91 had electricity, 42 a toilet at home and 33 cooked with LPG; 65 had a mobile phone, 18 a two-wheeler and 3 a car.

■ Machalpur · ■ Rajgarh urban average

Electricity for lighting ****91%**

**92%

Toilet within the home ****42%**

**61%

No toilet (open defecation) ****58%**

**38%

Tap water ****82%**

**67%

Drinking water within premises ****55%**

**44%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****33%**

**47%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****63%**

**49%

Use banking services ****50%**

**55%

Television ****46%**

**61%

Mobile phone ****65%**

**69%

Computer with internet ****1%**

**2%

Two-wheeler ****18%**

**26%

Car / jeep / van ****3%**

**4%

None of these assets ****22%**

**16%

Own their home ****89%**

**81%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Houselisting and Housing Census – households by amenities and assets (HH-14)](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## What people in Machalpur work as

********

**■** Services, trade & industry 1,381 (34%) · **■** Household industry 86 (2%) · **■** Farming 1,796 (44%) · **■** Marginal 795 (20%)

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## How has the population of Machalpur changed?

From 6,297 in 1991 to 9,476 in 2011.

**1991

**2001

**2011

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Machalpur in numbers and road distances

- Density440 per km²
- Growth 2001–201120.2%
- Annual rainfall512 mm
- Temperature range18 °C to 47 °C

### Road distances

- Bhopal (state capital)180 km by road
- Rajgarh (district HQ)55 km by road
- GUNA (city of 1 lakh+)188 km by road
- Bhopal (city of 5 lakh+)180 km by road
- Pachore (railway station)75 km by road

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Services and economy in Machalpur

### Civic services

- Pucca roads15 km
- DrainageOpen and closed drains
- Flush toilets895
- Water storage140 kl
- Fire serviceIn town
- Electricity — homes1,069
- Electricity — industry311

### Hospitals

- ●Dispensaries1 · 8 beds · 1 doctors

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools5 govt · 6 private
- ●Senior secondary schools1 govt · 2 private

### Banks

- Nationalised banks2
- Co-operative banks2

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Hospitals, banks, ATMs and more in Machalpur

- Banks2 in Machalpur
- ATMs1 in Machalpur
- Petrol pumps1 in Machalpur

Source: [Overture Maps Foundation places, release 2026-10-21.0 (CDLA-Permissive-2.0, Apache-2.0 or CC0 by source)](https://docs.overturemaps.org/attribution/).

## Machalpur ward list (2011)

Ward (2011) People Households 

[Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/rajgarh/jirapur/machalpur/ward-1/) 599 120 

[Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/rajgarh/jirapur/machalpur/ward-2/) 1,166 240 

[Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/rajgarh/jirapur/machalpur/ward-3/) 1,674 382 

[Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/rajgarh/jirapur/machalpur/ward-4/) 564 107 

[Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/rajgarh/jirapur/machalpur/ward-5/) 474 108 

[Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/rajgarh/jirapur/machalpur/ward-6/) 339 66 

[Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/rajgarh/jirapur/machalpur/ward-7/) 425 88 

[Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/rajgarh/jirapur/machalpur/ward-8/) 577 108 

[Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/rajgarh/jirapur/machalpur/ward-9/) 396 82 

[Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/rajgarh/jirapur/machalpur/ward-10/) 652 112 

[Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/rajgarh/jirapur/machalpur/ward-11/) 552 118 

[Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/rajgarh/jirapur/machalpur/ward-12/) 479 81 

[Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/rajgarh/jirapur/machalpur/ward-13/) 511 91 

[Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/rajgarh/jirapur/machalpur/ward-14/) 569 109 

[Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/rajgarh/jirapur/machalpur/ward-15/) 499 104 

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

Census wards of 2011; municipal ward boundaries may have changed since.

## Know before you go: Machalpur

- Time zoneUTC+5:30, no daylight saving · Asia/Kolkata
- CurrencyRupee (INR)
- Country calling code+91
- LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil
- Plug typesType C, D · 230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO) · Bhopal140 km
- Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport (IDR) · Indore165 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.6 hours, sunrise around 05:36) and shortest in Dec (about 10.7 hours, sunrise around 07:00, sunset around 17:39).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Quick answers

- What is the population of Machalpur?9,476 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Machalpur in?Rajgarh district, Madhya Pradesh
- What was the population of Machalpur in 1991?6,297
- How many wards does Machalpur have?15 census wards (2011)
- What plug type is used in Machalpur?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Machalpur?Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO), about 140 km in a straight line