Machal

Machal is a village 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.

Here you can discover what makes Machal unique in its vibrant Lanja-Ratnagiri region. You’ll see Machal’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Machal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Machal is 565965. The village spans a total geographical area of 716.33 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 416701. Rajapur is nearest town to Machal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 53km away.

When it comes to local governance, Machal village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Rajapur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Machal

Population of Machal

According to the 2011 Census, Machal has a total population of about 427, with approximately 214 males and 213 females. The sex ratio is around 995 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 47 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 57.85%, with male literacy at about 69.16% and female literacy near 46.48%. There are around 95 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Machal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Machal

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Machal. As per the 2011 stats, Machal had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Machal

Knowing the nearby villages of Machal helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Machal.

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