Machhia

Machhia is a village located in Kaptipada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, India. It is situated 3km away from sub-district headquarter Kaptipada (tehsildar office) and 50km away from district headquarter Baripada. As per 2009 stats, Jhinkpada is the gram panchayat of Machhia village.

Here you can discover what makes Machhia unique in its vibrant Kaptipada-Mayurbhanj region. You’ll see Machhia’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Machhia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Machhia is 391172. The village spans a total geographical area of 76 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 757040. Udala is nearest town to Machhia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

When it comes to local governance, Machhia village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Udala Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Machhia

Population of Machhia

According to the 2011 Census, Machhia has a total population of about 328, with approximately 180 males and 148 females. The sex ratio is around 822 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 43 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 88 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 194. The overall literacy rate is approximately 53.35%, with male literacy at about 60.00% and female literacy near 45.27%. There are around 90 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Machhia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Machhia

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Machhia. As per the 2011 stats, Machhia had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Machhia

Knowing the nearby villages of Machhia helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Machhia.

Frequently Asked Questions about Machhia