Machamahul - Gobindpur, Dhanbad

Machamahul is a village situated in the Gobindpur subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gobindpur and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Matiyala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Machamahul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machamahul is 361769. The village covers a total geographical area of 300.77 hectares and falls under the 828109 pincode. Gobindpur is the nearest town.

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

Population of Machamahul

As per Census 2011, Machamahul village has a total population of 1,560 people, consisting of 773 males and 787 females. The village has 313 households and a sex ratio of 1,018 females per 1,000 males. There are 256 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 737 literate and 823 illiterate residents. Additionally, 149 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 619 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Machamahul

Machamahul 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 Machamahul

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Machamahul. The nearest railway station is Pradhankhunta, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.1 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Machamahul

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

FAQs about Machamahul