Machhaila is an inhabited village in Jokihat Block of Araria district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 222207, the Census 2011 record lists 4,049 people in 846 households and the reported area is 344 hectares. The local references include Chaukta Gram Panchayat, Jokihat CD Block and the nearest town reference is Araria at about 30 km.
In short:
Machhaila is a village in Jokihat Block, Araria district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 222207 and 4,049 people in 846 households.
Village Code222207
Population4,049
Households846
Area344 hectares
Nearest TownAraria
Detailed village profile
Machhaila at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 4,049 people, 344 hectares of reported area and Araria as the nearest town reference for Machhaila, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Machhaila falls under Jokihat Block in Araria district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 222207.
The record lists 4,049 people living in 846 households.
The reported village area is 344 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Araria.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
Village
Machhaila
Census Village Code
222207
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Araria
District Census Code
209
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Jokihat
Sub-district Census Code
01120
CD Block
Jokihat
Gram Panchayat
Chaukta
Households
846
Population
4,049
Male Population
2,158
Female Population
1,891
Sex Ratio
876.27
Area
344 hectares
Area
3.44 sq km
Nearest Town
Araria
Nearest Town Distance
30 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
854325
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density1,177.03 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.79 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0.99%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share18.5%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Machhaila in the official administrative record. Census village code 222207, Chaukta Gram Panchayat and Jokihat CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
209
Sub-district Census Code
01120
Village Census Code
222207
CD Block Code
0108
Gram Panchayat Code
0024
CD Block Name
Jokihat
Gram Panchayat Name
Chaukta
Location and Distance
Araria is the nearest town listed for Machhaila, about 30 km away. Araria is listed as the district headquarters at about 30 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Jokihat
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
18 km
District Headquarter
Araria
Distance from District Headquarter
30 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Araria
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
30 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Araria
Distance within State/UT
30 km
Nearest Town
Araria
Distance from Nearest Town
30 km
Total Geographical Area
344 hectares
Area
3.44 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 4,049 people in 846 households, with 2,158 male residents and 1,891 female residents. The average household size is 4.79, and SC share is 0.99% and ST share is 0% for Machhaila. Population density works out to about 1,177.03 people per sq km.
Total Households
846
Total Population
4,049
Male Population
2,158
Female Population
1,891
Sex Ratio
876.27
Average Household Size
4.79
SC Population
40
SC Male Population
21
SC Female Population
19
SC Population Share
0.99
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Machhaila list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Machhaila include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
7 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Machhaila include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Post Office
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Machhaila include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Machhaila show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 283.9 hectares and irrigated land is 52.6 hectares (18.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
2.6 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
14.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
22 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
4 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
6 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1.5 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
3 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
283.9
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
231.3 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
52.6
Canals Area In Hectares
50.6 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
2
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Bank of India
1
50%
Idbi Bank Limited
1
50%
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
District: Purnia Idbi Bank Ltd, Near Koot Mill, Nh-57, Post- Garhbanali, Purnia, Bihar, 854325
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Machhaila village located?
Machhaila is in Jokihat Block of Araria district in Bihar, India.
Which district is Machhaila village in?
Machhaila village is in Araria district.
Which state is Machhaila village in?
Machhaila village is in Bihar.
Which block is Machhaila under?
Machhaila comes under Jokihat Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Machhaila?
The Census village code of Machhaila is 222207.
Which Gram Panchayat is Machhaila under?
Machhaila is listed under Chaukta Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Jokihat.
What is the population of Machhaila village?
The village record lists 4,049 people and 846 households for Machhaila.
How many households are in Machhaila village?
The village record lists 846 households for Machhaila.
What is the male and female population of Machhaila?
The record lists 2,158 male residents and 1,891 female residents for Machhaila.
What is the sex ratio of Machhaila village?
The sex ratio of Machhaila is 876.27 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Machhaila village?
The reported geographical area of Machhaila is 344 hectares.
What is the population density of Machhaila village?
The approximate population density of Machhaila is 1,177.03 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Machhaila?
The nearest town listed for Machhaila is Araria, about 30 km away.
How far is Machhaila from the district headquarters?
Machhaila is about 30 km from Araria, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Machhaila from the sub-district headquarters?
Machhaila is about 18 km from Jokihat, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Machhaila?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Machhaila.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Machhaila?
For Machhaila, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 283.9 hectares and irrigated land is 52.6 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Machhaila?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Machhaila. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.