Machhada
About Machhada
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Machhada village is 392498. Machhada village is 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.
The total geographical area of village is 139 hectares. Machhada has a total population of 1,096 peoples, out of which male population is 567 while female population is 529. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 932 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of machhada village is 75.18% out of which 82.54% males and 67.30% females are literate. There are about 278 houses in machhada village. Pincode of machhada village locality is 756080.
When it comes to administration, Machhada village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Machhada village comes under Jaleswar Vidhan Sabha constituency & Balasore Lok Sabha constituency. Jaleswar is nearest town to machhada village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 28km away.
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Population of Machhada
The population details of Machhada cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,096 | 567 | 529 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 137 | 70 | 67 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 172 | 91 | 81 |
| Literate Population | 824 | 468 | 356 |
| Illiterate Population | 272 | 99 | 173 |
Connectivity of Machhada
| 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 |
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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%.