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.

Here you can discover what makes Machhada unique in its vibrant Basta-Baleshwar region. You’ll see Machhada’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

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.

Google Map of Machhada

Population of Machhada

According to the 2011 Census, Machhada has a total population of about 1,096, with approximately 567 males and 529 females. The sex ratio is around 932 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 137 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 172. The overall literacy rate is approximately 75.18%, with male literacy at about 82.54% and female literacy near 67.30%. There are around 278 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Machhada's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Machhada