Machhiara - Baghmara-Cum-Katras, Dhanbad

Machhiara is a village situated in the Baghmara-Cum-Katras subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baghmara and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Padugora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Machhiara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machhiara is 361574. The village covers a total geographical area of 111.9 hectares and falls under the 828305 pincode. Dhanbad is the nearest town.

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

Population of Machhiara

According to the 2011 Census, Machhiara village had a total population of 1,517 people, including 779 males and 738 females, living in 284 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.00%, with male literacy at 93.80% and female literacy at 73.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 358.

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

Nearby Villages of Machhiara

Machhiara 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 Machhiara

Machhiara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mahuda, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Machhiara is about 25 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 Machhiara

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

Health Facilities in Machhiara

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

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