Machhpada - Betnoti, Mayurbhanj

Machhpada is a village situated in the Betnoti tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Baisinga and around 42 km from Baripada. Santara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Machhpada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machhpada is 390325. The village covers a total geographical area of 136 hectares and falls under the 757052 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Machhpada

According to the 2011 Census, Machhpada village had a total population of 743 people, including 393 males and 350 females, living in 170 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.51%, with male literacy at 93.77% and female literacy at 82.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 97.

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

Nearby Villages of Machhpada

Machhpada 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 Machhpada

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Machhpada. The nearest railway station is Thakurtola, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Machhpada is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Machhpada is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Machhpada

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

Health Facilities in Machhpada

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

FAQs about Machhpada