Machhia
About Machhia
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Machhia village is 391172. Machhia village is 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.
The total geographical area of village is 76 hectares. Machhia has a total population of 328 peoples, out of which male population is 180 while female population is 148. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 822 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of machhia village is 53.35% out of which 60.00% males and 45.27% females are literate. There are about 90 houses in machhia village. Pincode of machhia village locality is 757040.
When it comes to administration, Machhia village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Machhia village comes under Udala Vidhan Sabha constituency & Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha constituency. Udala is nearest town to machhia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.
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Population of Machhia
The population details of Machhia cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 328 | 180 | 148 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 43 | 26 | 17 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 88 | 49 | 39 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 194 | 106 | 88 |
| Literate Population | 175 | 108 | 67 |
| Illiterate Population | 153 | 72 | 81 |
Connectivity of Machhia
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Machhia
Where is Machhia located?
Machhia village is situated in Kaptipada Tehsil, within the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Machhia?
The Gram Panchayat of Machhia is Jhinkpada (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Machhia?
The pincode of Machhia is 757040, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Machhia as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Machhia is 328, with 180 males and 148 females.
How many households are there in Machhia as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Machhia village has a total of 90 households.
What is the literacy rate in Machhia as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Machhia is 53.35%. The male literacy rate is 60.00%, while the female literacy rate is 45.27%.