Machhakhunti - Gunupur, Rayagada

Machhakhunti is a village situated in the Gunupur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gunupur and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Jagannathpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Machhakhunti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machhakhunti is 426813. The village covers a total geographical area of 111 hectares and falls under the 765034 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Machhakhunti

According to the 2011 Census, Machhakhunti village had a total population of 269 people, including 132 males and 137 females, living in 68 households. The sex ratio was 1,038 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.67%, with male literacy at 63.64% and female literacy at 38.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 227.

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

Nearby Villages of Machhakhunti

Machhakhunti 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 Machhakhunti

Machhakhunti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Palasingi, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Machhakhunti is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Machhakhunti is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Machhakhunti

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

Health Facilities in Machhakhunti

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

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