Machhaghara - Surada, Ganjam
Machhaghara is a village situated in the Surada tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 60 km from Badagada and around 130 km from Chatrapur. Merrikota serves as the Gram Panchayat for Machhaghara village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Machhaghara is 410960. The village covers a total geographical area of 20 hectares and falls under the 761109 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 86 km away.
Machhaghara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Surada Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aska Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Machhaghara
Machhaghara is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Machhaghara
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Machhaghara.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Machhaghara is about 86 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Machhaghara is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Machhaghara
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Machhaghara village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Machhaghara
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Machhaghara village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Machhaghara
Where is Machhaghara located?
Machhaghara village is located in Surada Tehsil, Ganjam district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Machhaghara?
The Gram Panchayat of Machhaghara is Merrikota.
What is the pincode of Machhaghara?
The pincode of Machhaghara is 761109.