Machua

Machua is a village located in Nilagiri tehsil of Baleshwar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Nilagiri (tehsildar office) and 20km away from district headquarter Baleshwar. As per 2009 stats, Machhua is the gram panchayat of Machua village.

Machua 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 Machua

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Machua is 393116. The village spans a total geographical area of 123 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 756020. Remuna is nearest town to Machua village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

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Population of Machua

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,053 501 552
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 197 90 107
Scheduled Castes (SC) 87 36 51
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 588 273 315
Literate Population 468 274 194
Illiterate Population 585 227 358

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

  • The total population of Machua village is around 1,053, including approximately 501 males and 552 females, with a sex ratio of 1101 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 197 children aged 0–6 years in Machua village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Machua village has 87 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 588 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Machua village is about 44.44%, with male literacy at 54.69% and female literacy at 35.14%.
  • There are around 246 households in Machua village.

Connectivity of Machua

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

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

Nearby Villages of Machua

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

Begunia Mardarajpur Kalyani Kaliapada Sana Kaliapada Bada Khasapadia Kathapal Mangalapala Karanjia Badia Naduapala

Frequently Asked Questions about Machua

Where is Machua located?
Machua village is situated in Nilagiri Tehsil, within the Baleshwar district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Machua?
The Gram Panchayat of Machua is Machhua (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Machua?
The pincode of Machua is 756020, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Machua as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Machua is 1,053, with 501 males and 552 females.
How many households are there in Machua as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Machua village has a total of 246 households.
What is the literacy rate in Machua as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Machua is 44.44%. The male literacy rate is 54.69%, while the female literacy rate is 35.14%.