Machhdhi - Jhanjharpur, Madhubani

Machhdhi is a village situated in the Jhanjharpur subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jhanjharpur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Sukhet serves as the Gram Panchayat for Machhdhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machhdhi is 220724. The village covers a total geographical area of 87.8 hectares and falls under the 847404 pincode. Jhanjharpur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Machhdhi

As per Census 2011, Machhdhi village has a total population of 1,973 people, consisting of 1,008 males and 965 females. The village has 353 households and a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males. There are 436 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 868 literate and 1,105 illiterate residents. Additionally, 336 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Machhdhi

Machhdhi 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 Machhdhi

Machhdhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mahrail, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhanjharpur to Machhdhi is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Machhdhi 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 Machhdhi

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

Health Facilities in Machhdhi

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

FAQs about Machhdhi