Machhada - Basta, Balasore

Machhada is a village situated in the Basta tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Basta and around 38 km from Baleshwar. Irda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Machhada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machhada is 392498. The village covers a total geographical area of 139 hectares and falls under the 756029 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Machhada

As per Census 2011, Machhada village has a total population of 1,096 people, consisting of 567 males and 529 females. The village has 278 households and a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males. There are 137 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 824 literate and 272 illiterate residents. Additionally, 172 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Machhada

Machhada 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 Machhada

Public transport in the Machhada is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Basta, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Machhada is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Machhada is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Machhada

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

Health Facilities in Machhada

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

FAQs about Machhada