Machhipada - Remuna, Balasore
Machhipada is a village situated in the Remuna tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Baleshwar Sadar and around 18 km from Baleshwar. Barunasing serves as the Gram Panchayat for Machhipada village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Machhipada is 392840. The village covers a total geographical area of 39 hectares and falls under the 756060 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.
Machhipada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Remuna Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balasore Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Machhipada
According to the 2011 Census, Machhipada village had a total population of 4 people, including 1 males and 3 females, living in 2 households. The sex ratio was 3,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.00%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 33.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Illiterate Population | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Nearby Villages of Machhipada
Machhipada is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Machhipada
Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Machhipada. The nearest railway station is located within 5-10 km of Machhipada.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Machhipada is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Machhipada
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Machhipada village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Machhipada
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Machhipada village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Machhipada
Where is Machhipada located?
Machhipada village is located in Remuna Tehsil, Balasore district, Odisha, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Machhipada?
The Gram Panchayat of Machhipada is Barunasing.
What is the pincode of Machhipada?
The pincode of Machhipada is 756060.
What is the population of Machhipada?
Machhipada had a total population of 4, including 1 males and 3 females.
How many households are there in Machhipada?
Machhipada had 2 households.
What is the literacy rate in Machhipada?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Machhipada was 50.00%. Male literacy was 100.00% and female literacy was 33.33%.