Machkhanda
About Machkhanda
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Machkhanda village is 438793. Machkhanda village is located in Masturi tehsil of Bilaspur district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 32km away from sub-district headquarter Masturi (tehsildar office) and 27km away from district headquarter Bilaspur. As per 2009 stats, Machkhanda village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 333.71 hectares. Machkhanda has a total population of 1,719 peoples, out of which male population is 879 while female population is 840. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 955 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of machkhanda village is 59.69% out of which 69.06% males and 49.88% females are literate. There are about 377 houses in machkhanda village. Pincode of machkhanda village locality is 495550.
When it comes to administration, Machkhanda village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Machkhanda village comes under Masturi Vidhan Sabha constituency & Bilaspur Lok Sabha constituency. Bilaspur is nearest town to machkhanda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 27km away.
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Population of Machkhanda
The population details of Machkhanda cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,719 | 879 | 840 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 291 | 156 | 135 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 209 | 116 | 93 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 210 | 102 | 108 |
| Literate Population | 1,026 | 607 | 419 |
| Illiterate Population | 693 | 272 | 421 |
Connectivity of Machkhanda
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Machkhanda
Where is Machkhanda located?
Machkhanda village is situated in Masturi Tehsil, within the Bilaspur district of Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Machkhanda?
Machkhanda serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Machkhanda?
The pincode of Machkhanda is 495550, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Machkhanda as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Machkhanda is 1,719, with 879 males and 840 females.
How many households are there in Machkhanda as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Machkhanda village has a total of 377 households.
What is the literacy rate in Machkhanda as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Machkhanda is 59.69%. The male literacy rate is 69.06%, while the female literacy rate is 49.88%.