Machhagra - Baniapur, Saran

Machhagra is a village situated in the Baniapur subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baniapur and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Bhithi Sahabuddin serves as the Gram Panchayat for Machhagra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machhagra is 233184. The village covers a total geographical area of 67 hectares and falls under the 841411 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Machhagra

According to the 2011 Census, Machhagra village had a total population of 584 people, including 267 males and 317 females, living in 121 households. The sex ratio was 1,187 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.43%, with male literacy at 90.50% and female literacy at 64.79%.

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

Nearby Villages of Machhagra

Machhagra 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 Machhagra

Machhagra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Agauthar Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Machhagra is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Machhagra is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Machhagra

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

Health Facilities in Machhagra

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

FAQs about Machhagra