Machhil - Makhdumpur, Jehanabad

Machhil is a village situated in the Makhdumpur subdivision of Jehanabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Makhdumpur and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Jehanabad . Jagpura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Machhil village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machhil is 260469. The village covers a total geographical area of 189 hectares and falls under the 804422 pincode. Makhdumpur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Machhil village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Makhdumpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jahanabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Machhil

According to the 2011 Census, Machhil village had a total population of 2,495 people, including 1,252 males and 1,243 females, living in 408 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.50%, with male literacy at 76.64% and female literacy at 40.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 746.

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

Nearby Villages of Machhil

Machhil 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 Machhil

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Machhil. The nearest railway station is Ner Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Makhdumpur to Machhil is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jehanabad to Machhil is about 29 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 Machhil

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

Health Facilities in Machhil

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

FAQs about Machhil