Machida - Lakhanpur, Jharsuguda

Machida is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Jharsuguda district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from Rengali and around 50 km from Jharsuguda. Machida village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machida is 380933. The village covers a total geographical area of 294 hectares and falls under the 768226 pincode. Belpahar is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Machida

As per Census 2011, Machida village has a total population of 597 people, consisting of 296 males and 301 females. The village has 148 households and a sex ratio of 1,016 females per 1,000 males. There are 52 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 387 literate and 210 illiterate residents. Additionally, 103 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 211 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Machida

Machida 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 Machida

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Machida. The nearest railway station is Ibh1, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belpahar to Machida is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jharsuguda to Machida is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Machida

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

Health Facilities in Machida

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

FAQs about Machida