Machhada - Khaira, Balasore

Machhada is a village situated in the Khaira tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Khaira and around 45 km from Baleshwar. Gagandhuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Machhada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machhada is 393460. The village covers a total geographical area of 139 hectares and falls under the 756047 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 12 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 Simulia Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhadrak Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Machhada

As per Census 2011, Machhada village has a total population of 1,109 people, consisting of 559 males and 550 females. The village has 262 households and a sex ratio of 983 females per 1,000 males. There are 140 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 684 literate and 425 illiterate residents. Additionally, 361 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) 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

Machhada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sabira, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Machhada is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Machhada is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 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