Machhaput - Lakshmipur, Koraput
Machhaput is a village situated in the Lakshmipur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Kakiriguma and around 44 km from Koraput. Kakirigumma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Machhaput village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Machhaput is 428846. The village covers a total geographical area of 74 hectares and falls under the 765013 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.
Machhaput village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lakshmipur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koraput Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Machhaput
Machhaput 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 Machhaput
Public transport in the Machhaput is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is located within 2-5 km of Machhaput.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 2-5 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Machhaput is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Machhaput is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Machhaput
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Machhaput village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Machhaput
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Machhaput village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Machhaput
Where is Machhaput located?
Machhaput village is located in Lakshmipur Tehsil, Koraput district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Machhaput?
The Gram Panchayat of Machhaput is Kakirigumma.
What is the pincode of Machhaput?
The pincode of Machhaput is 765013.