Where is Machhanhata village located?
Machhanhata is in Durgawati Block of Kaimur (Bhabua) district in Bihar, India.
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Machhanhata Village
Machhanhata is an inhabited village in Durgawati Block of Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 249543, the Census 2011 record lists 613 people in 88 households and the reported area is 180 hectares. The local references include Chhav Gram Panchayat, Durgawati CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bhabua at about 37 km.
Village Code249543
Population613
Households88
Area180 hectares
Nearest TownBhabua
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Machhanhata
- Census Village Code
- 249543
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Kaimur (Bhabua)
- District Census Code
- 233
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Durgawati
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01450
- CD Block
- Durgawati
- Gram Panchayat
- Chhav
- Households
- 88
- Population
- 613
- Male Population
- 310
- Female Population
- 303
- Sex Ratio
- 977.42
- Area
- 180 hectares
- Area
- 1.8 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Bhabua
- Nearest Town Distance
- 37 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Machhanhata at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 613 people, 180 hectares of reported area and Bhabua as the nearest town reference for Machhanhata, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Machhanhata falls under Durgawati Block in Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 249543.
- The record lists 613 people living in 88 households.
- The reported village area is 180 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Bhabua.
- 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
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density340.56 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.97 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share8.65%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share1.96%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share75.4%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Machhanhata in the official administrative record. Census village code 249543, Chhav Gram Panchayat and Durgawati CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 233
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01450
- Village Census Code
- 249543
- CD Block Code
- 0438
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 7298
- CD Block Name
- Durgawati
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Chhav
Location and Distance
Bhabua is the nearest town listed for Machhanhata, about 37 km away. Bhabua is listed as the district headquarters at about 37 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Durgawati
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 7 km
- District Headquarter
- Bhabua
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 37 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Bhabua
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 37 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Bhabua
- Distance within State/UT
- 37 km
- Nearest Town
- Bhabua
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 37 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 180 hectares
- Area
- 1.8 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 613 people in 88 households, with 310 male residents and 303 female residents. The average household size is 6.97, and SC share is 8.65% and ST share is 1.96% for Machhanhata. Population density works out to about 340.56 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 88
- Total Population
- 613
- Male Population
- 310
- Female Population
- 303
- Sex Ratio
- 977.42
- Average Household Size
- 6.97
- SC Population
- 53
- SC Male Population
- 30
- SC Female Population
- 23
- SC Population Share
- 8.65
- ST Population
- 12
- ST Male Population
- 4
- ST Female Population
- 8
- ST Population Share
- 1.96
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Machhanhata list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Machhanhata include hand pump 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
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 8.7 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Machhanhata include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
- Available
- Private Courier Facility
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Machhanhata is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 10 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 15 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Machhanhata show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 166.4 hectares and irrigated land is 125.5 hectares (75.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 13.6
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 166.4
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 40.9 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 125.5
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 116.8 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Machhanhata village in?
Machhanhata village is in Kaimur (Bhabua) district.
Which state is Machhanhata village in?
Machhanhata village is in Bihar.
Which block is Machhanhata under?
Machhanhata comes under Durgawati Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Machhanhata?
The Census village code of Machhanhata is 249543.
Which Gram Panchayat is Machhanhata under?
Machhanhata is listed under Chhav Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Durgawati.
What is the population of Machhanhata village?
The village record lists 613 people and 88 households for Machhanhata.
How many households are in Machhanhata village?
The village record lists 88 households for Machhanhata.
What is the male and female population of Machhanhata?
The record lists 310 male residents and 303 female residents for Machhanhata.
What is the sex ratio of Machhanhata village?
The sex ratio of Machhanhata is 977.42 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Machhanhata village?
The reported geographical area of Machhanhata is 180 hectares.
What is the population density of Machhanhata village?
The approximate population density of Machhanhata is 340.56 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Machhanhata?
The nearest town listed for Machhanhata is Bhabua, about 37 km away.
How far is Machhanhata from the district headquarters?
Machhanhata is about 37 km from Bhabua, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Machhanhata from the sub-district headquarters?
Machhanhata is about 7 km from Durgawati, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Machhanhata?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Machhanhata.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Machhanhata?
For Machhanhata, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 166.4 hectares and irrigated land is 125.5 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Machhanhata.