Machla

Machla is a village located in Taldangra subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 5.5km away from sub-district headquarter Taldangra. Bankura is the district headquarter of Machla village. As per 2009 stats, Fulmati is the gram panchayat of Machla village.

Here you can discover what makes Machla unique in its vibrant Taldangra-Bankura region. You’ll see Machla’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 Machla

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Machla is 328688. The village spans a total geographical area of 65.37 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722152. Bankura is nearest town to Machla village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 33km away.

When it comes to local governance, Machla 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 Taldangra Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bankura Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Machla

Population of Machla

According to the 2011 Census, Machla has a total population of about 437, with approximately 218 males and 219 females. The sex ratio is around 1004 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 56 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 433 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population includes 1 person. The overall literacy rate is approximately 56.06%, with male literacy at about 67.89% and female literacy near 44.29%. There are around 96 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Machla's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Machla

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

Nearby Villages of Machla

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

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