Machhabhandar - Nilagiri, Balasore

Machhabhandar is a village situated in the Nilagiri tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Berhampur and around 85 km from Baleshwar. Dharampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Machhabhandar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machhabhandar is 393294. The village covers a total geographical area of 17 hectares and falls under the 756058 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Machhabhandar

As per Census 2011, Machhabhandar village has a total population of 4 people, consisting of 2 males and 2 females. The village has 1 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The village has 4 literate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Machhabhandar

Machhabhandar 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 Machhabhandar

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Machhabhandar. The nearest railway station is Khantapara, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Machhabhandar is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Machhabhandar is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Machhabhandar

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

Health Facilities in Machhabhandar

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

FAQs about Machhabhandar