Machhia

Machhia is a village located in Tumusingha tehsil of Dhenkanal district in Odisha, India. It is situated 24km away from sub-district headquarter Tumusingha (tehsildar office) and 16km away from district headquarter Dhenkanal. As per 2009 stats, Rai Narasinghpur is the gram panchayat of Machhia village.

Here you can discover what makes Machhia unique in its vibrant Tumusingha-Dhenkanal region. You’ll see Machhia’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 Machhia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Machhia is 402865. The village spans a total geographical area of 243 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 759026. Dhenkanal is nearest town to Machhia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

When it comes to local governance, Machhia 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 Kamakhyanagar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Machhia

Population of Machhia

According to the 2011 Census, Machhia has a total population of about 596, with approximately 292 males and 304 females. The sex ratio is around 1041 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 70 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 97 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 69.46%, with male literacy at about 75.34% and female literacy near 63.82%. There are around 130 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Machhia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Machhia

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

Nearby Villages of Machhia

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Machhia