Machaha - Pachpedi, Bilaspur

Machaha is a village situated in the Pachpedi tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 38 km from Masturi and around 56 km from Bilaspur. Machaha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machaha is 438891. The village covers a total geographical area of 263.91 hectares and falls under the 495551 pincode. Bilaspur is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.

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

Population of Machaha

According to the 2011 Census, Machaha village had a total population of 1,050 people, including 503 males and 547 females, living in 275 households. The sex ratio was 1,087 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.06%, with male literacy at 65.00% and female literacy at 25.76%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Machaha

Machaha 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 Machaha

Machaha 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 Ibhh, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bilaspur to Machaha is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Machaha

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

Health Facilities in Machaha

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

FAQs about Machaha