Machhiyara - Tundi, Dhanbad

Machhiyara is a village situated in the Tundi subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tundi and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Machiyara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Machhiyara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machhiyara is 360997. The village covers a total geographical area of 347 hectares and falls under the 828142 pincode. Dhanbad is the nearest town.

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

Population of Machhiyara

As per Census 2011, Machhiyara village has a total population of 1,157 people, consisting of 599 males and 558 females. The village has 183 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 213 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 398 literate and 759 illiterate residents. Additionally, 79 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 673 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Machhiyara

Machhiyara 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 Machhiyara

Machhiyara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Giridih, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Machhiyara is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Machhiyara

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

Health Facilities in Machhiyara

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

FAQs about Machhiyara