Machhimura - Sohela, Bargarh

Machhimura is a village situated in the Sohela tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 67 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sohela and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bargarh. Rengali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Machhimura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machhimura is 380220. The village covers a total geographical area of 398 hectares and falls under the 768033 pincode. Padmapur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Machhimura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhatli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bargarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Machhimura

According to the 2011 Census, Machhimura village had a total population of 759 people, including 375 males and 384 females, living in 189 households. The sex ratio was 1,024 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.71%, with male literacy at 86.98% and female literacy at 62.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 53, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 291.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Machhimura

Machhimura is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Machhimura

Machhimura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bargarh Road, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Padmapur to Machhimura is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Machhimura is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Machhimura

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Machhimura village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Machhimura

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Machhimura village are given below:

FAQs about Machhimura