Machhalo - Ghasipura, Keonjhar

Machhalo is a village situated in the Ghasipura tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Sainkul and around 92 km from Kendujhar. Machhalo village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machhalo is 387296. The village covers a total geographical area of 257 hectares and falls under the 758043 pincode. Anandapur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Machhalo

According to the 2011 Census, Machhalo village had a total population of 2,000 people, including 990 males and 1,010 females, living in 489 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.01%, with male literacy at 92.24% and female literacy at 82.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 447, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 69.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Machhalo

Machhalo 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 Machhalo

Machhalo is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Baghuapal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anandapur to Machhalo is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Machhalo is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Machhalo

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

Health Facilities in Machhalo

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

FAQs about Machhalo