Machakna - Hussainganj, Siwan

Machakna is a village situated in the Hussainganj subdivision of Siwan district, Bihar. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hussainganj and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Siwan. Machakna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machakna is 231983. The village covers a total geographical area of 206.2 hectares and falls under the 841237 pincode. Siwan is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Machakna

As per Census 2011, Machakna village has a total population of 2,228 people, consisting of 1,055 males and 1,173 females. The village has 390 households and a sex ratio of 1,111 females per 1,000 males. There are 374 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,270 literate and 958 illiterate residents. Additionally, 164 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 72 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Machakna

Machakna 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 Machakna

Machakna is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jiradei, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siwan to Machakna is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Machakna

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

Health Facilities in Machakna

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

FAQs about Machakna