Machal
About Machal
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Machal village is 565965. Machal village is located in Lanja tehsil of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 62km away from sub-district headquarter Lanja (tehsildar office) and 62km away from district headquarter Ratnagiri. As per 2009 stats, Palu is the gram panchayat of Machal village.
The total geographical area of village is 716.33 hectares. Machal has a total population of 427 peoples, out of which male population is 214 while female population is 213. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 995 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of machal village is 57.85% out of which 69.16% males and 46.48% females are literate. There are about 95 houses in machal village. Pincode of machal village locality is 416701.
When it comes to administration, Machal village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Machal village comes under Rajapur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha constituency. Rajapur is nearest town to machal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 53km away.
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Population of Machal
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 427 | 214 | 213 |
| Children (0-6) | 47 | 21 | 26 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 247 | 148 | 99 |
| Illiterate Population | 180 | 66 | 114 |
Connectivity of Machal
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Machal
Frequently Asked Questions about Machal
Where is Machal located?
Machal village is situated in Lanja Tehsil, within the Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Machal?
The Gram Panchayat of Machal is Palu (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Machal?
The pincode of Machal is 416701, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Machal as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Machal is 427, with 214 males and 213 females.
How many households are there in Machal as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Machal village has a total of 95 households.
What is the literacy rate in Machal as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Machal is 57.85%. The male literacy rate is 69.16%, while the female literacy rate is 46.48%.