Machheha - Nowrozabad, Umaria

Machheha is a village situated in the Nowrozabad tehsil of Umaria district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nowroazbad and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Umaria. Taktai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Machheha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machheha is 468234. The village covers a total geographical area of 290.57 hectares and falls under the 484551 pincode. Nowrozabad is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Machheha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Machheha

As per Census 2011, Machheha village has a total population of 602 people, consisting of 304 males and 298 females. The village has 119 households and a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males. There are 97 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 351 literate and 251 illiterate residents. Additionally, 565 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Machheha

Machheha 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 Machheha

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Machheha. The nearest railway station is Birsinghpur, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nowrozabad to Machheha is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Umaria to Machheha is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Machheha

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

Health Facilities in Machheha

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

FAQs about Machheha