Quick answer
Machra is a development block in Meerut district, Uttar Pradesh, with 42 gram panchayats and 50 villages (LGD code 1392). This directory lists 7 bank branches, 51 schools, 18 post offices and 56 polling centres here.
About Machra Block
The Machra (माछरा) development block is in Meerut district, Uttar Pradesh, part of the Meerut Division. The block sits between the village panchayats and the district: the Kshetra Panchayat, headed by the Block Pramukh, plans works for the whole block, and the Block Development Officer (BDO) puts schemes into action. Its LGD code is 1392.
There are 42 gram panchayats and 50 villages in Machra block, which puts it at number 7 of 12 blocks in Meerut by panchayat count. For land and revenue work, villagers go to Mawana tehsil.
From Meerut headquarters, Machra is about 20 km away to the east (straight-line distance).
Villages in this block vote in the Kithore and Hastinapur assembly constituencies.
Machra at a glance
| Name | Machra / माछरा |
|---|---|
| Type | Block |
| LGD code | 1392 |
| District | Meerut |
| Division | Meerut Division |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Gram Panchayats | 42 |
| Villages | 50 |
| Coordinates | 28.9273° N, 77.8968° E |
| Schools | 51 |
| Bank Branches | 7 |
| Post Offices | 18 |
| Polling Centres | 56 |
Map of Machra
Points are approximate, based on State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Machra Block Gram Panchayat List
Machra Block has 42 gram panchayats. Open any of them to see its villages, Gram Pradhan, polling centres, nearby facilities and schemes.
| Gram Panchayat | Name in Hindi | Villages | LGD code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alipur Alampur | अलीपुर आलमपुर | 1 | 79033 |
| Amarpur Mazra Khandawli | – | 1 | 79034 |
| Aminabad Urf Baragoan | अमीनाबाद उर्फ बडा गांव | 1 | 79035 |
| Atmadpur | ऐतमादपुर | 1 | 79036 |
| Behlolpur | बहलोलपुर | 1 | 79037 |
| Behrora | – | 1 | 79038 |
| Bhagwanpur Bangar | भगवानपुर बांगर | 1 | 79039 |
| Bharolli | – | 1 | 79040 |
| Bhattipura | भटीपुरा | 2 | 79041 |
| Chandlawar Urf Mahalwala | चन्दरावल उर्फ महलवाला | 1 | 79042 |
| Dabthla | दबथला | 1 | 79043 |
| Fatehpur Narain | फतेहपुर नारायण | 1 | 79044 |
| Govindpur Sakarpur | गोविन्दपुर शकरपुर | 1 | 79045 |
| Govindpuri | गोविन्दपुरी | 1 | 79046 |
| Hasanpur Kalan | हसनपुर कलां | 1 | 79047 |
| Jai | जई | 1 | 79048 |
| Jarauda | जडौदा | 1 | 79049 |
| Kailirampur | कैलीरामपुर | 1 | 79050 |
| Kasimpur | कासमपुर | 1 | 79051 |
| Kayasth Barha | कायस्थ बढडा | 1 | 79052 |
| Khand Awli | खन्दावली | 1 | 79053 |
| Kithor Rural | – | 2 | 79054 |
| Lalpur | लालपुर | 2 | 79055 |
| Lutfullapur Baksar | लुतफुल्लापुर बक्सर | 1 | 79056 |
| Machhra | माछरा | 1 | 79057 |
| Manpur | मानपुर | 1 | 79058 |
| Mavi | मवी | 2 | 79059 |
| Meghrajpur | मेघराजपुर | 1 | 79060 |
| Mubarikpur | मुबारिकपुर | 2 | 79061 |
| Muradpur Urf Sholda | – | 1 | 79062 |
| Nagla Shahu | नंगला शाहू | 1 | 79063 |
| Nagli Abdulla | नंगली अब्दुल्ला | 1 | 79064 |
| Nagli Kithaur | नंगली किठौर | 1 | 79065 |
| Navipur Amanatnagar | नवींपुर अमानतनगर | 1 | 79066 |
| Nityanandpur | नित्यानन्दपुर | 1 | 79067 |
| Paswara | पसवाडा | 2 | 79068 |
| Rachhoti | रछौती | 1 | 79069 |
| Radhna Inayatpur | – | 1 | 79070 |
| Rehadra | रहदरा | 2 | 79071 |
| Sadullapur | सादुल्लापुर बांगर | 1 | 79072 |
| Shah Kulipur | शाहकुलीपुर | 2 | 79073 |
| Singhpur | सिंहपुर | 1 | 264090 |
Population of Machra
We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Meerut district, which Machra is part of:
| Rural population | 16,84,507 |
|---|---|
| Rural households | 2,71,679 |
| Rural literacy rate | 70.7% |
| Rural sex ratio | 882 |
| Rural SC population share | 20.6% |
| Rural work participation | 32.3% |
Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)
These NFHS-5 (2019–21) health and household figures are for Meerut district, where Machra is. They’re district averages, not figures for the village itself:
| Indicator | Meerut |
|---|---|
| Women who are literate | 79.0% |
| Women with 10+ years of schooling | 47.3% |
| Institutional births | 80.6% |
| Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated | 82.5% |
| Children under 5 who are stunted | 32.1% |
| Women (15–49) who are anaemic | 45.5% |
| Households using clean cooking fuel | 68.5% |
| Households with improved sanitation | 82.7% |
| Households with electricity | 98.6% |
| Households with health insurance | 18.4% |
| Households with improved drinking water | 99.7% |
Work and livelihood
Meerut district’s One District One Product (ODOP) is Sports goods. If you work in this trade in Machra, you can apply at the District Industries Centre for ODOP margin-money loans, training and toolkits.
Most families in and around Machra mix small-scale farming with livestock, local trade and seasonal wage work. Since July 2026, VB-G RAM G (which replaced MGNREGA) guarantees each household at least 125 days of work a year on village works such as ponds, roads and plantations. The gram panchayat issues the job cards, and wages go straight into bank or post office accounts.
Machra Block office: BDO and contacts
The Block Development Officer (BDO) heads the Machra block office, with assistant officers for agriculture, cooperatives, panchayats, social welfare and statistics. The elected Kshetra Panchayat, made up of directly elected members and the Gram Pradhans of the block’s gram panchayats, chooses the Block Pramukh and approves the block development plan.
Go to the Machra block office for PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) houses, Swachh Bharat toilets, pension verification, job guarantee problems (VB-G RAM G, earlier MGNREGA) and complaints about a gram panchayat. You can also file a complaint on IGRS (Jansunwai) (jansunwai.up.nic.in) or call helpline 1076.
Machra Block Pramukh and MLAs
| No. | Assembly Constituency | MLA (party) | Lok Sabha Constituency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | Hastinapur | Dinesh (Bharatiya Janata Party) | Bijnor |
| 46 | Kithore | Shahid Manzoor (Samajwadi Party) | Meerut |
Women's representation in Machra
Under Article 243D of the Constitution, at least one-third of panchayat seats, including the post of Pradhan, are reserved for women, and the reserved seats rotate from one election to the next.
- Panchayats headed by a woman
- 35.7%2026-10CalculatedUP Panchayati Raj Department
- Women among ward members
- 39%2026-10CalculatedUP Panchayati Raj Department
15 of the 42 gram panchayats in Machra have a woman Pradhan (36%), slightly ahead of the Uttar Pradesh share of 35%. 2026-10CalculatedUP Panchayati Raj Department
Women make up 39.0% of the 557 ward members across Machra's gram panchayats, about the same as the Uttar Pradesh share of 40.1%. Going by the education recorded for each Pradhan, 36% of the panchayat heads in Machra studied to class 9 or beyond and 7% are graduates.
Panchayat elections
- Pradhan seats won by women
- 50%2021CalculatedUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)
- Candidates per Pradhan seat
- 7.32021CalculatedUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)
Women won 21 of the 42 Pradhan seats in Machra in the 2021 panchayat election (50%), 7 of them on seats not reserved for women; in 2015 the share was 40%. 2021CalculatedUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)
In the 2021 panchayat election, an average of 7.3 candidates stood for each Pradhan's seat in Machra, against 7.5 across Uttar Pradesh. 48% of the 306 candidates for Pradhan in Machra in 2021 were women.
Polling booths (polling centres) in Machra
Machra Block has 56 panchayat polling centres notified by the State Election Commission. Here they are, panchayat by panchayat:
| Name | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|
| Haiskul Sekendari Skul Phatehapur हाईस्कूल सेकेंडरी स्कूल फतेहपुर | Fatehpur Narain |
| I0ka0 Aitamadapur इ0का0 ऐतमादपुर | Atmadpur |
| Islamiya Madarasa Kayasth Badhda इस्लामिया मदरसा कायस्थ बढ्डा | Kayasth Barha |
| Je0ne0i0kalij Rachhauti जे0ने0इ0कालिज रछौती | Rachhoti |
| Juniyar Haiskul Bhatipura जूनियर हाईस्कूल भटीपुरा | Bhattipura |
| Juniyar Haiskul Hasanapur Kalan जूनियर हाईस्कूल हसनपुर कलां | Hasanpur Kalan |
| Juniyar Haiskul Lalapur जूनियर हाईस्कूल लालपुर | Lalpur |
| Juniyar Haiskul Sadullapur Vangar जूनियर हाईस्कूल सादुल्लापुर वांगर | Sadullapur |
| Juniyar Haiskul Skul Allipur जूनियर हाईस्कूल स्कूल अल्लीपुर | Alipur Alampur |
| Juniyar Haiskul Skul Govindapur जूनियर हाईस्कूल स्कूल गोविन्दपुर | Govindpur Sakarpur |
| Juniyar Haiskul Skul Jadauda जूनियर हाईस्कूल स्कूल जडौदा | Jarauda |
| Juniyar Haiskul Skul Jai जूनियर हाईस्कूल स्कूल जई | Jai |
| Juniyar Haiskul Skul Pasavada जूनियर हाईस्कूल स्कूल पसवाडा | Paswara |
| Kanya Juniyar Haiskul Skul Kasamapur कन्या जूनियर हाईस्कूल स्कूल कासमपुर | Kasimpur |
| Ke0vi0i0ka0 Machhara के0वी0इ0का0 माछरा | Machhra |
| Mau0 A0 Kalam Ajad Ja0haiskul Nangala Shahu मौ0 अ0 कलाम आजाद ज0हाईस्कूल नंगला शाहु | Nagla Shahu |
| Mau0 A0 Kalam Ajad Prathamik Pathashala Nangala Shahu मौ0 अ0 कलाम आजाद प्राथमिक पाठशाला नंगला शाहु | Nagla Shahu |
| Pancha 0mandir Hasanapur पंचा 0मन्दिर हसनपुर | Hasanpur Kalan |
| Prathamik Pathashala Allipur प्राथमिक पाठशाला अल्लीपुर | Alipur Alampur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Amheda Saini प्राथमिक पाठशाला अम्हेडा सैनी | Bhattipura |
| Prathamik Pathashala Aminabad प्राथमिक पाठशाला अमीनाबाद | Aminabad Urf Baragoan |
| Prathamik Pathashala Bhatipura प्राथमिक पाठशाला भटीपुरा | Bhattipura |
| Prathamik Pathashala Deriyo प्राथमिक पाठशाला डेरियो | Rachhoti |
| Prathamik Pathashala Govindapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला गोविन्दपुर | Govindpur Sakarpur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Govindapuri प्राथमिक पाठशाला गोविन्दपुरी | Govindpuri |
| Prathamik Pathashala Hasanapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला हसनपुर | Hasanpur Kalan |
| Prathamik Pathashala Jadauda प्राथमिक पाठशाला जडौदा | Jarauda |
| Prathamik Pathashala Jai प्राथमिक पाठशाला जई | Jai |
| Prathamik Pathashala Kaili Ramapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला कैली रामपुर | Kailirampur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Kasamapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला कासमपुर | Kasimpur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Kayasth Badhda प्राथमिक पाठशाला कायस्थ बढ्डा | Kayasth Barha |
| Prathamik Pathashala Khandravali प्राथमिक पाठशाला खन्द्रावली | Khand Awli |
| Prathamik Pathashala Kuan Kheda प्राथमिक पाठशाला कुआं खेडा | Rehadra |
| Prathamik Pathashala Lu0baksar प्राथमिक पाठशाला लु0बक्सर | Lutfullapur Baksar |
| Prathamik Pathashala Manapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला मानपुर | Manpur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Mavi प्राथमिक पाठशाला मवी | Mavi |
| Prathamik Pathashala Megharajapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला मेघराजपुर | Meghrajpur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Mubarikapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला मुबारिकपुर | Mubarikpur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Na01 Mahalavala प्राथमिक पाठशाला न01 महलवाला | Chandlawar Urf Mahalwala |
| Prathamik Pathashala Na02 Mahalavala प्राथमिक पाठशाला न02 महलवाला | Chandlawar Urf Mahalwala |
| Prathamik Pathashala Nagali Kithaur प्राथमिक पाठशाला नगली किठौर | Nagli Kithaur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Nan0 1 Rachhoti प्राथमिक पाठशाला नं0-1 रछोती | Rachhoti |
| Prathamik Pathashala Nan0 2 Rachhauti प्राथमिक पाठशाला नं0-2 रछौती | Rachhoti |
| Prathamik Pathashala Nan02 Dabadhala प्राथमिक पाठशाला नं02 दबधला | Dabthla |
| Prathamik Pathashala Navipur प्राथमिक पाठशाला नवीपुर | Navipur Amanatnagar |
| Prathamik Pathashala Nityanandapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला नित्यानन्दपुर | Nityanandpur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Phatehapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला फतेहपुर | Fatehpur Narain |
| Prathamik Pathashala Rahadara प्राथमिक पाठशाला रहदरा | Rehadra |
| Prathamik Pathashala Shahajadapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला शहजादपुर | Lalpur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Shahakulipur प्राथमिक पाठशाला शाहकुलीपुर | Shah Kulipur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Sihapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला सिहपुर | Singhpur |
| Prathamik Pathashalana01 Nangali A0 प्राथमिक पाठशालान01, नंगली अ0 | Nagli Abdulla |
| Prathamik Pathashalana02nangali A0 प्राथमिक पाठशालान02नंगली अ0 | Nagli Abdulla |
| Purv Ma0 Vidyalay Bahalolapur पूर्व मा0 विद्यालय बहलोलपुर | Behlolpur |
| Purv Ma0 Vidyalay Dabadhala पूर्व मा0 विद्यालय दबधला | Dabthla |
| Uchch Prathamik Pathashala Bhagavanapur Bangar उच्च प्राथमिक पाठशाला भगवानपुर बांगर | Bhagwanpur Bangar |
How Machra scores on the Panchayat Advancement Index
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj's Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0) gives every gram panchayat a score from 0 to 100 on nine themes of the Localised Sustainable Development Goals. It uses about 150 indicators that panchayats report and block and district officials check.
- PAI score
- 57.5/1002023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Across its panchayats, Machra averages 57.5 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, 11th of 12 in Meerut, slightly ahead of the Uttar Pradesh average of 54.8. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
None of the 42 scored panchayats of Machra reached the Front Runner band (75+) in 2023-24.
Scores on the nine development themes
Machra does best on “Socially just and secured” (73.1) and worst on “Child-friendly panchayat” (42.7). That 30-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Schools in and near Machra
Machra Block has 51 government school buildings on record. See the full list of schools
We built this list from State Election Commission polling centres in government school buildings, so it mostly shows Basic Shiksha Parishad primary, upper-primary and composite schools. For the full register, including private schools and inter colleges, see UDISE+ (udiseplus.gov.in).
Banks (IFSC), post office (PIN) and CSC near Machra
On record in Machra Block: 7 Bank Branches and 18 Post Offices.
Banks with the most branches here: Union Bank of India, Indian Bank, Punjab National Bank.
Facilities at a glance
How to reach Machra
The nearest railway station to the centre of Machra is Chandsara, about 18 km away (NR zone).
The nearest airport is Noida International Airport, about 88 km away.
| Place | Type | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meerut headquarters | District | 20 km | east |
| Chandsara (CXA) | Railway Station | 18 km | west |
| Nurnagar (NRNR) | Railway Station | 18 km | west |
| Kharkhauda (KXK) | Railway Station | 19 km | south-west |
| Noida International Airport | Airport | 88 km | south |
| Indira Gandhi International Airport | Airport | 88 km | south-west |
Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.
How far Machra is from everyday services
Straight-line distances from the panchayat's mapped centre to the nearest facility of each kind. By road, expect them to be 20–40% longer.
- Nearest bank branch
- 5.4 kmCalculatedRBI bank branch list
- Nearest railway station
- 16 kmCalculatedDataMeet railways
A typical gram panchayat in Machra is 16 km from the nearest railway station. CalculatedDataMeet railways
On average, a gram panchayat in Machra is 5.4 km from the nearest bank branch (closer than the Uttar Pradesh average of 7.3 km). Gram panchayats in Machra are, on average, 1.4 km from the nearest post office.
Places near Machra
The Blocks closest to Machra, by straight-line distance between their approximate centres:
| Block | District | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parikshitgarh | Meerut | 9.9 km | north-east |
| Rajpura | Meerut | 11 km | north-west |
| Kharkhoda | Meerut | 15 km | south-west |
| Simbhawali | Hapur | 18 km | south |
| Meerut | Meerut | 20 km | west |
| Hastinapur | Meerut | 23 km | north-west |
Other Blocks in Meerut
Citizen services: how to get things done
MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card and work
- Apply for a job card at your gram panchayat with photos and Aadhaar of the adult members of the household. An old MGNREGA job card with e-KYC done stays valid until the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Card is issued.
- Ask for work in writing and keep the receipt. You now have a right to at least 125 days a year, and if work doesn’t come in the set time, you’re entitled to an unemployment allowance. Check attendance and wage payments on nrega.nic.in with your job card number.
Old-age, widow and disability pension
- Apply online on Social pension portal (SSPY) (sspy-up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC). Attach proof of age (or of your spouse’s death, or of disability), an income certificate, Aadhaar and your bank passbook.
- In villages, the Machra Block Development Officer (BDO) verifies the application. Once it’s sanctioned, the pension goes straight into your bank account.
Ration card
- To get a new ration card or add family members, apply on Food and Civil Supplies, UP (fcs.up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC). The card is made out in the name of the eldest woman of the household.
- In villages, Machra block officials check the application and the supply inspector or District Supply Officer approves it.
Income, caste and domicile certificates
- Apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.in). Take your Aadhaar, a photo and a signed self-declaration.
- The application goes to your Tehsil. The Lekhpal checks it in the village and the Revenue Inspector (Kanungo) sends the report on.
- The Tehsildar / SDM issues a digitally signed certificate, usually within 7–15 working days. Track it online with your application number.
Complaints and Right to Information (RTI)
- Complain about any government service on IGRS (Jansunwai) (jansunwai.up.nic.in) or call 1076. It goes to the officer responsible, and you can track what happens online.
- To find out what the panchayat spent and on which works, file an RTI application (₹10 fee) with the Public Information Officer at Machra block. Works and payments are also listed on egramswaraj.gov.in.
Portals and procedures change, so check with the office before you apply. If a link has moved, look for the service by name on the portal's home page.
Government schemes for residents of Machra
Households in Machra can apply for the schemes below, covering housing, work, farming, pensions, health, education and support for women. Each one shows the local office where you apply.
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G)
Financial help to build a pucca house with basic amenities for rural families who are homeless or live in kutcha houses.
| Benefit | ₹1.20 lakh in plain areas (plus rural job scheme wages (VB-G RAM G, earlier MGNREGA) and a Swachh Bharat toilet) |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Houseless or kutcha-house families identified through SECC/Awaas+ survey and approved by the Gram Sabha |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary and the block office |
Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA)
From 1 July 2026 this Act replaces MGNREGA. Every rural household can get at least 125 days of paid unskilled work a year on works the Gram Sabha approves, such as ponds, roads, plantations and farm bunds. Old e-KYC'd MGNREGA job cards stay valid until the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards are issued.
| Benefit | At least 125 days of work a year at the notified wage, paid weekly or within 15 days into your bank or post office account |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Any adult member of a rural household willing to do unskilled manual work |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary and the block office |
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three instalments of ₹2,000 directly to the bank accounts of land-holding farmer families.
| Benefit | ₹6,000 per year in three instalments |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Farmer families owning cultivable land (with exclusions for taxpayers, pensioners and officials); e-KYC and land seeding required |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC), online and the block office |
Ayushman Bharat – PM Jan Arogya Yojana (Ayushman card)
Cashless hospital treatment up to ₹5 lakh per family per year at empanelled government and private hospitals; all citizens aged 70+ are also covered.
| Benefit | Health cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | SECC-listed deprived families, NFSA ration-card families covered by the UP extension, and senior citizens 70+ |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and online |
Free ration under NFSA / PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana
Free foodgrains every month through fair price shops: 5 kg per person for priority households and 35 kg per family for Antyodaya cards.
| Benefit | Free wheat/rice every month |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Households holding a Priority Household (PHH) or Antyodaya (AAY) ration card |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and the block office |
Old Age Pension (Vridhavastha Pension), Uttar Pradesh
Monthly pension for elderly people from low-income families, paid quarterly into their bank account.
| Benefit | ₹1,000 per month |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Age 60+ and family income within the notified rural limit |
| Where to apply | online, the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and the block office |
Destitute Women (Widow) Pension, Uttar Pradesh
Monthly pension for widowed women aged 18 or above from low-income families.
| Benefit | ₹1,000 per month |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Widowed women 18+ within the notified income limit |
| Where to apply | online and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) |
Divyang (Disability) Pension, Uttar Pradesh
Monthly maintenance grant for persons with 40% or more disability from low-income families.
| Benefit | ₹1,000 per month |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Disability of 40%+ (medical certificate / UDID) within the income limit |
| Where to apply | online and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) |
Swachh Bharat Mission – Gramin (household toilet)
Incentive to build an individual household toilet, plus solid and liquid waste management works in villages under ODF Plus.
| Benefit | ₹12,000 incentive for a household toilet |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Rural households without a toilet (BPL and identified APL categories) |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary, the block office and online |
Jal Jeevan Mission – Har Ghar Jal
Functional household tap connection providing safe drinking water to every rural home, managed with the village water and sanitation committee.
| Benefit | Free household tap connection |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | All rural households |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary |
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (free LPG connection)
Deposit-free LPG connection with first refill and stove for women from poor households.
| Benefit | Free LPG connection, first refill and stove |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Adult women from poor households without an existing LPG connection |
| Where to apply | online and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) |
Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana
Staged cash support for girls from birth to graduation, paid in six instalments to encourage health and education of the girl child.
| Benefit | Up to ₹25,000 in six instalments |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Girls of UP families with annual income up to ₹3 lakh (max. two daughters per family) |
| Where to apply | online and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) |
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)
Maternity benefit for pregnant and lactating mothers to compensate wage loss and support nutrition.
| Benefit | ₹5,000 for the first child; ₹6,000 if the second child is a girl |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Pregnant women and lactating mothers (excluding regular government employees) |
| Where to apply | the Anganwadi centre and online |
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (zero-balance account)
Basic savings bank account with no minimum balance, RuPay debit card with accident insurance and overdraft facility.
| Benefit | Zero-balance account, RuPay card, ₹2 lakh accident cover |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Any Indian resident aged 10+ without a bank account |
| Where to apply | your bank branch |
Terrain and climate of Machra
- Elevation
- 223 mCalculatedSRTM elevation model
- Average annual rainfall
- 840 mm2001-2020CalculatedNASA POWER
The gram panchayats of Machra lie at an average of about 223 metres above sea level. CalculatedSRTM elevation model
Machra gets roughly 840 mm of rain in an average year. The land around it is almost flat: heights within 2 km vary by only about 8 m, typical of the alluvial plains.
Land cover around Machra
Land cover within about 2 km
- Cropland 72%
- Tree cover 23%
- Built-up land 4.6%
- Grass and scrub 0.5%
- Bare or sparse land 0.1%
Averaged over its gram panchayats, the land around Machra's villages is about 72% cropland, 23% tree cover and 5% built-up (ESA WorldCover 2021). 2021CalculatedESA WorldCover 2021
From the blog
Stories from Machra Block
UP Panchayat Chunav 2026: What We Know About the Gram Pradhan Election Date
The Pradhans elected in 2021 finished their five-year term in May 2026. Here is what is confirmed about the next election and what you can do now.
Machra Block: frequently asked questions
Which district is Machra Block in?
Machra Block is in Meerut district (Meerut Division).
How many gram panchayats are there in Machra Block?
There are 42 gram panchayats in Machra Block.
How many villages are there in Machra Block?
Machra Block has 50 revenue villages.
Where is the Machra block office and what does it do?
The Machra block office (Khand Vikas Karyalaya) is at the block headquarters in Meerut district. It deals with VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA), PM Awas Yojana (Gramin), pension verification, Swachh Bharat Mission and most gram panchayat matters, so it’s where you go when the panchayat can’t sort something out.
Which assembly constituencies cover Machra Block?
Machra Block is spread over 2 assembly constituencies: Hastinapur and Kithore.
Who are the MLAs of Machra Block?
The MLAs for Machra Block (2022 election) are Hastinapur: Dinesh (Bharatiya Janata Party); Kithore: Shahid Manzoor (Samajwadi Party).
Which Lok Sabha constituencies and MPs cover Machra Block?
Machra Block falls in 2 Lok Sabha constituencies: Meerut: Arun Govil (Bharatiya Janata Party); Bijnor: Chandan Chauhan (Rashtriya Lok Dal).
Which gram panchayat in Machra Block has the most villages?
Bhattipura has the most villages (2).
Show 16 more questions
How many Gram Pradhans in Machra Block are women?
Women hold the Gram Pradhan post in 15 of the 42 gram panchayats of Machra Block (36%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026. In the 2021 panchayat election, women won 21 of the 42 Gram Pradhan seats here (50%).
How many candidates contested each Gram Pradhan seat in Machra Block in 2021?
In the 2021 panchayat election, an average of 7.3 candidates contested each Gram Pradhan seat in Machra Block. No Gram Pradhan seat was won unopposed.
How many ward members are there in Machra Block?
The gram panchayats of Machra Block have 557 ward members in all, 217 of them women (39%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.
How do the panchayats of Machra perform in the Panchayat Advancement Index?
The gram panchayats of Machra average 57.5 out of 100 in PAI 2023-24, slightly ahead of the Uttar Pradesh average of 54.8.
How many banks and post offices are there in Machra Block?
We list 7 bank branches and 18 post offices in Machra Block.
How many polling centres are there in Machra Block?
The State Election Commission lists 56 polling centres in Machra Block, and 51 government school buildings are on record.
How far is Machra Block from Meerut district headquarters?
The centre of Machra Block is about 20 km east of Meerut district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further.
Which is the nearest railway station to Machra Block?
The nearest railway station to the centre of Machra Block is Chandsara (CXA), about 18 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Nurnagar (NRNR), 18 km; Kharkhauda (KXK), 19 km.
Which is the nearest airport to Machra Block?
The nearest airport to the centre of Machra Block is Noida International Airport (DXN), about 88 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), about 88 km away.
Which blocks are near Machra Block?
Neighbouring blocks of Machra Block: Parikshitgarh (9.9 km), Rajpura (11 km), Kharkhoda (15 km), Simbhawali (18 km) and Meerut (20 km).
How can I check MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job cards or the PM Awas (Gramin) list for Machra Block?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, district Meerut and block Machra, then your gram panchayat, to see job cards and wage payments. The PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) list works the same way on pmayg.dord.gov.in. Both schemes are run from the Machra block office by the Block Development Officer (BDO). MGNREGA became VB-G RAM G on 1 July 2026.
How do I apply for a pension in Machra Block?
For old-age, widow or disability pension, apply online on Social pension portal (SSPY) (sspy-up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC). The Block Development Officer (BDO) verifies rural applications from Machra block, and once approved the pension goes straight into your bank account, so make sure the account is linked to Aadhaar.
How can I file a complaint with the Machra Block administration?
File your complaint on IGRS (Jansunwai) (jansunwai.up.nic.in) or call helpline 1076. It goes to the Block Development Officer (BDO) of Machra Block and the department concerned, and you can track it online with the complaint number. On Tehsil Diwas (first and third Tuesday of the month), you can also meet the officers in person at your tehsil.
What is the altitude of Machra Block above sea level?
The gram panchayats of Machra Block lie at an average of about 223 metres above sea level (SRTM terrain model).
How much rainfall does Machra Block get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the gram panchayats of Machra Block get about 840 mm of rain a year, 83% of it between June and September. The hottest days reach about 49°C, while the coldest nights fall to about -2°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)
How much farmland and tree cover is there around Machra Block?
Around the gram panchayats of Machra Block, the land is on average 72% cropland, 23% tree cover and 5% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.
Data sources and updates
We built this page from public, open government data. Each figure is as of its source’s date and may have changed since, so check with the office concerned before using it for anything official.
- Assembly constituency boundaries (post-2008 delimitation), datameet/maps, CC BY 2.5 IN
- Airports (OurAirports), Public domain
- Aspirational Districts and Aspirational Blocks Programmes, Public government data
- NASA POWER agro-climatology (long-term monthly normals), Public domain (NASA) (as of 2026-10-14)
- Zoloth curated tables (divisions, ODOP, schemes), CC BY 4.0
- Calculated by Zoloth from the sources cited alongside, CC BY 4.0
- DIGIPIN national addressing grid, computed from the panchayat's reference point, Open algorithm
- SRTM 1-arc-second elevation (AWS Terrain Tiles, Skadi), Public domain (SRTM); see terrain-tiles attribution (as of 2026-10-14)
- Bank branches with IFSC/MICR (razorpay/ifsc-api), MIT (public RBI data)
- UP gram pradhan election results 2005–2021 (in-rolls/local_elections_up), MIT (compilation); public election results (as of 2026-10-14)
- ESA WorldCover 10 m land cover 2021 (v200), CC BY 4.0 (as of 2026-10-14)
- Local Government Directory snapshot (planemad/india-local-government-directory), GODL-India (as of 2022-03-11)
- Lok Sabha 2024 constituency results, Public results (as of 2024)
- Government schemes (myScheme.gov.in), Public scheme information (dataset Apache-2.0)
- National Family Health Survey 5 district fact sheets, Public fact sheets (as of 2019-21)
- Panchayat Advancement Index, theme-wise gram panchayat scores, Public government data (as of 2026-10-14)
- Census of India 2011 Primary Census Abstract (district), Public (as of 2011)
- All-India post office and PIN directory with coordinates, GODL-India
- National Panchayat Awards winners, Public government data (as of 2026-10-14)
- Railway stations (datameet/railways), CC0
- UP SEC panchayat polling centres (in-rolls/up_polling_station_locations), Public government data; compilation by in-rolls
- Gram panchayat office-bearers report (PB-2 form), Public government report (as of 2026-10-14)
- UP Vidhan Sabha 2022 and Lok Sabha 2024 segment results, Public results (as of 2022)
- Wikidata, CC0
Data last refreshed: October 18, 2026
How we collect and label data · Disclaimer