Machal - Lanja, Ratnagiri

Machal is a village situated in the Lanja tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 62 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanja and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Palu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Machal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machal is 565965. The village covers a total geographical area of 716.33 hectares and falls under the 416701 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 53 km away.

Machal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Machal

As per Census 2011, Machal village has a total population of 427 people, consisting of 214 males and 213 females. The village has 95 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 47 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 247 literate and 180 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Machal

Machal 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 Machal

Machal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Adavali, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Machal is about 53 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Machal is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Machal

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

Health Facilities in Machal

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

FAQs about Machal