Machgodha - Sarangarh, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Machgodha is a village situated in the Sarangarh tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from Sarangarh and around 65 km from Raigarh. Chhote Gantuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Machgodha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machgodha is 435307. The village covers a total geographical area of 136.48 hectares and falls under the 496445 pincode. Sarangarh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Machgodha

According to the 2011 Census, Machgodha village had a total population of 489 people, including 233 males and 256 females, living in 140 households. The sex ratio was 1,099 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.40%, with male literacy at 76.44% and female literacy at 50.48%.

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

Nearby Villages of Machgodha

Machgodha 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 Machgodha

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Machgodha. The nearest railway station is Kharsia, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarangarh to Machgodha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Machgodha is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Machgodha

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

Health Facilities in Machgodha

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

FAQs about Machgodha