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 Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Machhkhara village had a total population of 3,786 people, including 1,981 males and 1,805 females, living in 831 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.53%, with male literacy at 85.86% and female literacy at 76.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 277, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 30.

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

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:

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