Machhada

Machhada is a village located in Basta tehsil of Baleshwar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Basta (tehsildar office) and 38km away from district headquarter Baleshwar. As per 2009 stats, Paunskuli is the gram panchayat of Machhada village.

Machhada has its own place in the vibrant Baleshwar region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Machhada

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Machhada is 392498. The village spans a total geographical area of 139 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 756080. Jaleswar is nearest town to Machhada village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 28km away.

When it comes to local governance, Machhada village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Jaleswar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balasore Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Machhada

Below is a concise population overview of Machhada as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,096 567 529
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 137 70 67
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 172 91 81
Literate Population 824 468 356
Illiterate Population 272 99 173

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Machhada village:

  • The total population of Machhada village is around 1,096, including approximately 567 males and 529 females, with a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 137 children aged 0–6 years in Machhada village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Machhada village has 172 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Machhada village is about 75.18%, with male literacy at 82.54% and female literacy at 67.30%.
  • There are around 278 households in Machhada village.

Connectivity of Machhada

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Machhada. As per the 2011 stats, Machhada had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Machhada

Knowing the nearby villages of Machhada helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Machhada.

Deulpara Dakhinsarisa Dandi Talapada Kusuda Rajuapara Narasingdiha Ganakadova Sahaspur Gangura Brundabanpur

Frequently Asked Questions about Machhada

Where is Machhada located?
Machhada village is situated in Basta Tehsil, within the Baleshwar district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Machhada?
The Gram Panchayat of Machhada is Paunskuli (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Machhada?
The pincode of Machhada is 756080, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Machhada as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Machhada is 1,096, with 567 males and 529 females.
How many households are there in Machhada as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Machhada village has a total of 278 households.
What is the literacy rate in Machhada as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Machhada is 75.18%. The male literacy rate is 82.54%, while the female literacy rate is 67.30%.