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

According to the 2011 Census, Machwa village had a total population of 1,319 people, including 632 males and 687 females, living in 254 households. The sex ratio was 1,087 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.52%, with male literacy at 80.78% and female literacy at 54.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 145, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 72.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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