Machwa - Pach Deuri, Gopalganj

Machwa is a village situated in the Pach Deuri subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pach Deuri and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Kuisa Khurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Machwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machwa is 230223. The village covers a total geographical area of 134.3 hectares and falls under the 841441 pincode. Katia is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Machwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Machwa

As per Census 2011, Machwa village has a total population of 1,319 people, consisting of 632 males and 687 females. The village has 254 households and a sex ratio of 1,087 females per 1,000 males. There are 217 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 733 literate and 586 illiterate residents. Additionally, 145 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 72 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Machwa are given below:

Nearby Villages of Machwa

Machwa 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 Machwa

Machwa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tariasujan, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katia to Machwa is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Machwa is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Machwa

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

Health Facilities in Machwa

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

FAQs about Machwa