Machharganwan - Sidhaw, Pashchim Champaran

Machharganwan is a village situated in the Sidhaw subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhaw and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Chamwaliya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Machharganwan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machharganwan is 216159. The village covers a total geographical area of 103.3 hectares and falls under the 845105 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Machharganwan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bagaha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Machharganwan

As per Census 2011, Machharganwan village has a total population of 1,607 people, consisting of 838 males and 769 females. The village has 291 households and a sex ratio of 917 females per 1,000 males. There are 325 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 672 literate and 935 illiterate residents. Additionally, 481 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 22 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,607838769
Child Population (0–6 yrs)325162163
Scheduled Castes (SC)481245236
Scheduled Tribes (ST)22814
Literate Population672420252
Illiterate Population935418517

Nearby Villages of Machharganwan

Machharganwan 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BhagajuaSouth0.85 km
Khiria Urf GamhariaWest1.41 km
KaimabandhSouth-East1.63 km
KumhiaSouth2.02 km
GurwaliyaNorth-West2.37 km
MahipurEast2.48 km
ChamwaliaNorth-East2.75 km
MaghariyaNorth-West2.83 km
PakargawnSouth-East3.10 km
NarwalWest3.29 km

Transport and Connectivity of Machharganwan

Public transport in the Machharganwan is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kharpokhra, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Machharganwan is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Machharganwan is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Machharganwan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Machharganwan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Machharganwan

Where is Machharganwan located?

Machharganwan village is located in Sidhaw Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Machharganwan?

The Gram Panchayat of Machharganwan is Chamwaliya.

What is the pincode of Machharganwan?

The pincode of Machharganwan is 845105.

What is the population of Machharganwan?

Machharganwan has a total population of 1,607, including 838 males and 769 females.

How many households are there in Machharganwan?

There are 291 households in Machharganwan.

What is the literacy rate in Machharganwan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Machharganwan is 41.82%. Male literacy is 50.12% and female literacy is 32.77%.