Machhatta (मछट्टा) — Amour, Purnia, Bihar

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

RUBINA PRAVIN

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LGD code: 223729
Pincode: 854315
Population: 3,045
Households: 678
Literacy rate: 28.8%
Sex ratio: 903 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 733

Census 2011 · in context

How Machhatta compares

Literacy rate

28.8%

−6.5% vs mandal average

Machhatta: 28.8%
Amour mandal: 35.3%
Purnia district: 40.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

903

−14 vs mandal average

Machhatta: 903
Amour mandal: 917

Household size

people per home

4.5

−0.4 vs mandal average

Machhatta: 4.5
Amour mandal: 4.9

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Machhatta

LGD code: 223729
Pincode: 854315
Population (Census 2011): 3,045
Population (projected 2026): 3,590
Households: 678
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 903
Literacy rate: 28.8%
Lok Sabha constituency: Purnia
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dhamdaha
Member of Parliament: Pappu Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Leshi Singh
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: RUBINA PRAVIN
Block / Mandal: Amour

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Purnia district level

Then & Now

Machhatta — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

3,045

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

3,590

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

678

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

799

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 3,045Census 2011
Households: 678Census 2011
Literacy rate: 28.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 903 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3,5902026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 799

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Purnia district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Purnia district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Purnia district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Centred on Amour mandal

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What is the pincode of Machhatta?

The pincode of Machhatta, Amour mandal, Purnia district, Bihar is 854315.

In which district is Machhatta located?

Machhatta is a village in Amour mandal of Purnia district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Machhatta as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Machhatta village has a population of 3,045 across 678 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Machhatta?

The current sarpanch of Machhatta gram panchayat is RUBINA PRAVIN.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Machhatta in?

Machhatta falls under the Purnia Lok Sabha constituency (PC #12) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Machhatta in?

Machhatta falls under the Dhamdaha assembly constituency (AC #61) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Machhatta?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Machhatta village is 28.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Machhatta?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Machhatta village is 903 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Machhatta?

12 schemes currently match residents of Machhatta, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Machhatta?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Machhatta village is 223729.

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Quick panchayat-at-a-glance

How Machhatta compares

Key facts — Machhatta

Population, education, health & sanitation

Machhatta — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Machhatta on the mapमछट्टा

Latest posts

Reflective Traffic Signs To Make Night Driving on Rural Roads Safer, Curb Accidents

"Commitment to all-round development will take Bihar to new heights": PM Modi on cabinet expansion

Bihar cabinet portfolio allocation: Who gets what in Samrat Choudhary's government, here's the full list

Notable persons of Machhatta

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People often ask about Machhatta

What is the pincode of Machhatta?

In which district is Machhatta located?

What is the population of Machhatta as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Machhatta?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Machhatta in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Machhatta in?

What is the literacy rate in Machhatta?

What is the sex ratio in Machhatta?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Machhatta?

What is the LGD code of Machhatta?

Machhatta on the mapमछट्टा

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Machhatta

What is the pincode of Machhatta?

In which district is Machhatta located?

What is the population of Machhatta as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Machhatta?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Machhatta in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Machhatta in?

What is the literacy rate in Machhatta?

What is the sex ratio in Machhatta?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Machhatta?

What is the LGD code of Machhatta?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Machhatta — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Reflective Traffic Signs To Make Night Driving on Rural Roads Safer, Curb Accidents

"Commitment to all-round development will take Bihar to new heights": PM Modi on cabinet expansion

Bihar cabinet portfolio allocation: Who gets what in Samrat Choudhary's government, here's the full list

Notable persons of Machhatta

Open jobs in Machhatta