Machhail
Machhail is a revenue village in Barsoi block, Katihar district, Bihar. It had a population of 685 in 102 households (Census 2011).
685 souls. 102 homes.
Barsoi block, Katihar district, Bihar.
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Machhail today
- Potato₹560Kaliaganj APMC · 27 Oct 2026
- Green Chilli₹6,200Raiganj APMC · 26 Oct 2026
- Brinjal₹4,500Raiganj APMC · 24 Oct 2026
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Machhail is a village in Barsoi block, Katihar district, Bihar. At the 2011 Census it had 685 people in 102 households, with a literacy rate of 32.1%. It is administered by the Basalgaon gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 855101.
Gram panchayat
Machhail is in the Basalgaon (बसलगाँव) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Basalgaon
- Basalgaon
- Kanaila
- Kotara
- Bathna
- Ghoradiha
- Guruan
- Chaklamani
- Chetana
- Nisarbhati
- Sutator
- Panchpur
- Muraurf Matra
- Rajboe
- Haati
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Machhail compares
By population, Machhail ranks #158 of 218 inhabited villages in Barsoi block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Machhail had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Power for homes Not available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Machhail at a glance
Machhail is a village of 685 people in 102 households (Census 2011) in Barsoi block, Katihar district, Bihar, the 158th of 218 inhabited villages in Barsoi block by population. Literacy is 32.1%, 11.6 points below the block figure of 43.7%, and the sex ratio is 997 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 855101; the LGD village code is 225089.
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Key facts — Machhail
Villages sharing pincode 855101
Other villages in Barsoi block
View all 251 →Population, education & work
- Population
- 685Census 2011
- Male / female
- 343 / 342
- Households
- 102
- People per home
- 6.7
- Literacy rate
- 32.1%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Machhail on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 10 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Machhail. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Machhail · 26.3128° N, 87.7581° E
Electoral profile
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From Katihar district
- Prohibition and Excise Department, Katihar
District Administration, Katihar · 13 Oct 2026
Elsewhere in Bihar
- District Establishment Section Bhagalpur: RTI information of ID number 22/2026-27
District Administration, Bhagalpur · 27 Oct 2026
- Local Committee for the Prevention of Sexual Harassment
District Administration, Supaul · 26 Oct 2026
- District Establishment Section Bhagalpur: RTI information of ID number 20/2026-27
District Administration, Bhagalpur · 23 Oct 2026
- District Land Acquisition Office
District Administration, Begusarai · 23 Oct 2026
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Government jobs near Machhail
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Essential services & places near Machhail
Machhail isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Barsoi block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices321 in Katihar district
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics253 in Katihar district
Primary / community health centre
Bans Kota
Primary / community health centre
Imadpur
Primary / community health centre
Jamra
Primary / community health centre
Rizwanpur
Primary / community health centre
Shah Pur
Primary / community health centre
Sudhani
Schools & anganwadis6 in Katihar district
Colleges & universities4 in Katihar district
Police & fire stations2 in Katihar district
Government offices2 in Katihar district
Temples12 in Katihar district
Mosques1 in Katihar district
Other places of worship3 in Katihar district
Transport50 in Katihar district
- Dhachna
Railway station
- Sanjay Gram
Railway station
- Sudhani
Railway station
Agriculture services1 in Katihar district
Community places1 in Katihar district
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People often ask about Machhail
Where is Machhail located?
Machhail is a village in Barsoi block of Katihar district, Bihar, India.
Which district is Machhail in?
Machhail is in Katihar district of Bihar.
Which gram panchayat does Machhail belong to?
Machhail comes under the Basalgaon gram panchayat.
How is Machhail written in the local script?
Machhail is written मछिल.
What is the pincode of Machhail?
The pincode of Machhail, Barsoi, Katihar is 855101.
What is the population of Machhail?
As per the 2011 Census, Machhail had a population of 685 (343 males and 342 females).
How many households are there in Machhail?
Machhail had 102 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Machhail?
The literacy rate of Machhail was 32.1% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Machhail?
Machhail had 997 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Machhail in?
Machhail is in the Katihar Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Machhail?
Tariq Anwar (Indian National Congress) won the Katihar Lok Sabha seat, which includes Machhail, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Machhail in?
Machhail is in the Balrampur assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Machhail?
Sangita Devi (Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas)) won the Balrampur assembly seat, which includes Machhail, in 2025.
What is the LGD code of Machhail?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Machhail is 225089 and its Census 2011 village code is 225089.
Which villages are near Machhail?
Villages near Machhail include Khaurdah (about 12 km), Bhaurdah (about 12 km), Jhala (about 13 km), Jokihat (about 23 km), Siktia (about 23 km).
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
What do you need to find near Machhail?
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for October: 74.2 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
Not a weather forecast. For forecasts and warnings, follow IMD and official alerts.
District climate page →No market in Katihar district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Kaliaganj APMC, Raiganj APMC, Islampur APMC, Uttar Dinajpur district — about 27 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 27 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potato | Kaliaganj APMC | 550 | 590 | 560 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Green Chilli · Green Chilly | Raiganj APMC | 6,000 | 6,500 | 6,200 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Potato | Raiganj APMC | 560 | 600 | 580 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal · Round/Long | Raiganj APMC | 4,200 | 4,800 | 4,500 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Islampur APMC | 4,000 | 4,500 | 4,200 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Carrot · Carrot | Raiganj APMC | 4,000 | 4,500 | 4,200 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Onion · Dry F.A.Q. | Islampur APMC | 4,000 | 4,500 | 4,200 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Potato | Islampur APMC | 560 | 600 | 580 | 24 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Machhail's shops.
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
All villages near Machhail →Compare Machhail with… →All villages in Barsoi →Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
- PM-Kisan status ↗
- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗
- DigiLocker ↗
- myScheme scheme finder ↗
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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