Machhapangi - Tangi-Choudwar, Cuttack

Machhapangi is a village situated in the Tangi-Choudwar tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Choudwar and around 30 km from Cuttack. Mahisalanda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Machhapangi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machhapangi is 399261. The village covers a total geographical area of 795 hectares and falls under the 754028 pincode. Choudwar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Machhapangi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Choudwar-cuttack Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Cuttack Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Machhapangi

As per Census 2011, Machhapangi village has a total population of 1,041 people, consisting of 525 males and 516 females. The village has 221 households and a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males. There are 165 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 553 literate and 488 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 941 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Machhapangi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Machhapangi

Machhapangi 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 Machhapangi

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Machhapangi. The nearest railway station is Charbatia, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Choudwar to Machhapangi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Machhapangi is about 30 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 Machhapangi

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

Health Facilities in Machhapangi

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

FAQs about Machhapangi