Machakhayihill - Dharakote, Ganjam

Machakhayihill is a village situated in the Dharakote tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 42 km from Gangapur and around 85 km from Chatrapur. Jharapari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Machakhayihill village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machakhayihill is 410769. The village covers a total geographical area of 500 hectares and falls under the 761123 pincode. Asika is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Machakhayihill

As per Census 2011, Machakhayihill village has a total population of 290 people, consisting of 147 males and 143 females. The village has 64 households and a sex ratio of 972 females per 1,000 males. There are 52 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 78 literate and 212 illiterate residents. Additionally, 266 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Machakhayihill

Machakhayihill 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 Machakhayihill

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Machakhayihill. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Asika to Machakhayihill is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Machakhayihill is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Machakhayihill

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

Health Facilities in Machakhayihill

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

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