Machhkhara - Raina - I, Purba Bardhaman

Machhkhara is a village situated in the Raina - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.9 km from Shyamsundar. Hijalna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Machhkhara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machhkhara is 320736. The village covers a total geographical area of 410.41 hectares and falls under the 713103 pincode. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Machhkhara

As per Census 2011, Machhkhara village has a total population of 3,786 people, consisting of 1,981 males and 1,805 females. The village has 831 households and a sex ratio of 911 females per 1,000 males. There are 445 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,724 literate and 1,062 illiterate residents. Additionally, 277 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 30 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Machhkhara are given below:

Nearby Villages of Machhkhara

Machhkhara 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 Machhkhara

Machhkhara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Barddhaman Jn, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burdwan to Machhkhara is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Machhkhara

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

Health Facilities in Machhkhara

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

FAQs about Machhkhara