Machhalpur Lai - Bihta, Patna
Machhalpur Lai is a village situated in the Bihta subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bihta and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Machhalpur Lai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Machhalpur Lai is 245461. The village covers a total geographical area of 52 hectares and falls under the 801103 pincode. Bihata is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Machhalpur Lai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bikram Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Pataliputra Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Machhalpur Lai
As per Census 2011, Machhalpur Lai village has a total population of 4,167 people, consisting of 2,163 males and 2,004 females. The village has 650 households and a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males. There are 673 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,613 literate and 1,554 illiterate residents. Additionally, 435 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Machhalpur Lai are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,167 | 2,163 | 2,004 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 673 | 333 | 340 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 435 | 216 | 219 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | - | 1 |
| Literate Population | 2,613 | 1,518 | 1,095 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,554 | 645 | 909 |
Nearby Villages of Machhalpur Lai
Machhalpur Lai is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Machhalpur Lai
Machhalpur Lai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Machhalpur Lai.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bihata to Machhalpur Lai is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Machhalpur Lai is about 40 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 Machhalpur Lai
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Machhalpur Lai village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within <1 km |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Machhalpur Lai
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Machhalpur Lai village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Machhalpur Lai
Where is Machhalpur Lai located?
Machhalpur Lai village is located in Bihta Subdivision, Patna district, Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Machhalpur Lai?
Machhalpur Lai is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Machhalpur Lai?
The pincode of Machhalpur Lai is 801103.
What is the population of Machhalpur Lai?
Machhalpur Lai has a total population of 4,167, including 2,163 males and 2,004 females.
How many households are there in Machhalpur Lai?
There are 650 households in Machhalpur Lai.
What is the literacy rate in Machhalpur Lai?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Machhalpur Lai is 62.71%. Male literacy is 70.18% and female literacy is 54.64%.