Machhagan - Balikuda, Jagatsinghapur

Machhagan is a village situated in the Balikuda tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balikuda and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Machhagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Machhagan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machhagan is 398385. The village covers a total geographical area of 120 hectares and falls under the 754119 pincode. Jagatsinghapur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Machhagan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balikuda-ersama Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Machhagan

As per Census 2011, Machhagan village has a total population of 1,106 people, consisting of 549 males and 557 females. The village has 245 households and a sex ratio of 1,014 females per 1,000 males. There are 92 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 869 literate and 237 illiterate residents. Additionally, 95 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Machhagan

Machhagan 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 Machhagan

Public transport in the Machhagan is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Machhagan is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Machhagan

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

Health Facilities in Machhagan

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

FAQs about Machhagan