Where is Machkhia village located?
Machkhia is in Durgawati Block of Kaimur (Bhabua) district in Bihar, India.
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Machkhia Village
Machkhia is an inhabited village in Durgawati Block of Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 249549, the Census 2011 record lists 1,377 people in 200 households and the reported area is 146 hectares. The local references include Awariya Gram Panchayat, Durgawati CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bhabua at about 33 km.
Village Code249549
Population1,377
Households200
Area146 hectares
Nearest TownBhabua
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Machkhia
- Census Village Code
- 249549
- 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
- Awariya
- Households
- 200
- Population
- 1,377
- Male Population
- 734
- Female Population
- 643
- Sex Ratio
- 876.02
- Area
- 146 hectares
- Area
- 1.46 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Bhabua
- Nearest Town Distance
- 33 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Machkhia at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,377 people, 146 hectares of reported area and Bhabua as the nearest town reference for Machkhia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Machkhia falls under Durgawati Block in Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 249549.
- The record lists 1,377 people living in 200 households.
- The reported village area is 146 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 Density943.15 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.88 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share18.95%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share7.99%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share97.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Machkhia in the official administrative record. Census village code 249549, Awariya Gram Panchayat and Durgawati CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 233
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01450
- Village Census Code
- 249549
- CD Block Code
- 0438
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 7289
- CD Block Name
- Durgawati
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Awariya
Location and Distance
Bhabua is the nearest town listed for Machkhia, about 33 km away. Bhabua is listed as the district headquarters at about 33 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Durgawati
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 3 km
- District Headquarter
- Bhabua
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 33 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Bhabua
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 33 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Bhabua
- Distance within State/UT
- 33 km
- Nearest Town
- Bhabua
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 33 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 146 hectares
- Area
- 1.46 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,377 people in 200 households, with 734 male residents and 643 female residents. The average household size is 6.88, and SC share is 18.95% and ST share is 7.99% for Machkhia. Population density works out to about 943.15 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 200
- Total Population
- 1,377
- Male Population
- 734
- Female Population
- 643
- Sex Ratio
- 876.02
- Average Household Size
- 6.88
- SC Population
- 261
- SC Male Population
- 145
- SC Female Population
- 116
- SC Population Share
- 18.95
- ST Population
- 110
- ST Male Population
- 56
- ST Female Population
- 54
- ST Population Share
- 7.99
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Machkhia list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary 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
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
- Government Senior Secondary School
- Available
- Government Senior Secondary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Machkhia 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
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Navigable Waterways River Canal
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 126.4 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Machkhia include black-topped road access, all-weather road access and railway station access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Railway Station
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Sea River Ferry Service
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Machkhia include self-help groups, 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
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Machkhia 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 Machkhia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 129.5 hectares and irrigated land is 126.4 hectares (97.6% 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
- 16.5
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 129.5
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 3.1 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 126.4
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 Machkhia village in?
Machkhia village is in Kaimur (Bhabua) district.
Which state is Machkhia village in?
Machkhia village is in Bihar.
Which block is Machkhia under?
Machkhia comes under Durgawati Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Machkhia?
The Census village code of Machkhia is 249549.
Which Gram Panchayat is Machkhia under?
Machkhia is listed under Awariya Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Durgawati.
What is the population of Machkhia village?
The village record lists 1,377 people and 200 households for Machkhia.
How many households are in Machkhia village?
The village record lists 200 households for Machkhia.
What is the male and female population of Machkhia?
The record lists 734 male residents and 643 female residents for Machkhia.
What is the sex ratio of Machkhia village?
The sex ratio of Machkhia is 876.02 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Machkhia village?
The reported geographical area of Machkhia is 146 hectares.
What is the population density of Machkhia village?
The approximate population density of Machkhia is 943.15 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Machkhia?
The nearest town listed for Machkhia is Bhabua, about 33 km away.
How far is Machkhia from the district headquarters?
Machkhia is about 33 km from Bhabua, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Machkhia from the sub-district headquarters?
Machkhia is about 3 km from Durgawati, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Machkhia?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Machkhia.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Machkhia?
For Machkhia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 129.5 hectares and irrigated land is 126.4 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Machkhia.