Machhkatta Village
Machhkatta is a revenue village in Bolba block, Simdega district, Jharkhand. It had a population of 570 in 110 households (Census 2011).
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570 souls. 110 homes.
Bolba block, Simdega district, Jharkhand.
Machhkatta today
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹4,500Panposh APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Bottle gourd₹2,200Panposh APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Brinjal₹3,200Sargipali APMC · 13 Nov 2026
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Machhkatta at a glance
A small village by the standards of Bolba block, Machhkatta ranked 22nd of 26 by population, with 570 people in 110 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 53.5%, below Simdega district's 66.6% (Bolba block: 63.3%), while the sex ratio was 1,043 women per 1,000 men, above the district's 999. It falls under Malsara gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 835226. The village covers 1,052 hectares — about 10.5 km², or roughly 54 people per km² (Census 2011). For elections it falls in the Kolebira assembly constituency and the Khunti Lok Sabha constituency.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Bolba Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 1 self-help group with 11 members (2022-23) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
Gram panchayat
Machhkatta is in the Malsara gram panchayat.
Other villages in Malsara
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Machhkatta compares
By population, Machhkatta ranks #22 of 26 inhabited villages in Bolba block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Machhkatta ranks
| Ranked by | Machhkatta | In Simdega district | In Jharkhand | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 570 | 318 of 449 | 14,168 of 29,393 (tied)above 52% | 936 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 110 | 314 of 449 (tied) | 13,959 of 29,393 (tied)above 52% | 177 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 53.5% | 418 of 449 | 19,754 of 29,393 (tied)above 33% | 66.2% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 1,043 per 1,000 males | 128 of 449 (tied) | 5,849 of 29,372 (tied)above 80% | 1,000 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 5.18 per household | 173 of 449 (tied) | 14,752 of 29,393 (tied)above 49% | 5.07 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 54.2 per km² | 443 of 449 | 27,997 of 29,278 (tied)above 4% | 147.0 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 51.6% | 216 of 449 (tied) | 9,484 of 29,393 (tied)above 67% | 51.4% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Machhkatta
In Simdega district
- SutriuliBano, Simdega453 people · 51.5% literate · 1,050 per 1,000 · 5.03 per householdCompare →
- MatrametaThethaitangar, Simdega766 people · 55.8% literate · 1,054 per 1,000 · 4.94 per householdCompare →
- KalhatoliKolebira, Simdega716 people · 58.0% literate · 1,063 per 1,000 · 5.01 per householdCompare →
- KinbiraKolebira, Simdega403 people · 56.9% literate · 1,056 per 1,000 · 5.04 per householdCompare →
- DhengurpaniJaldega, Simdega638 people · 55.6% literate · 1,058 per 1,000 · 5.60 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Jharkhand
- CheldagsosoAngara, Ranchi587 people · 52.9% literate · 1,038 per 1,000 · 5.10 per householdCompare →
- ErahatuKarra, Khunti527 people · 52.7% literate · 1,043 per 1,000 · 5.12 per householdCompare →
- BaramasiaShikaripara, Dumka635 people · 53.1% literate · 1,055 per 1,000 · 5.29 per householdCompare →
- SanthalpiplaJamtara, Jamtara677 people · 54.9% literate · 1,039 per 1,000 · 5.21 per householdCompare →
- GomeyasaiPotka, East Singhbum586 people · 51.5% literate · 1,035 per 1,000 · 5.05 per householdCompare →
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Likeness is the distance between two villages' Census 2011 figures — population (log scale), literacy rate, sex ratio and household size — each scaled so no single figure dominates. It describes recorded demographics, not culture or community.
What Machhkatta had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 3 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 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.
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Villages sharing pincode 835226
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Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Jharkhand's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+24.2%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 570Census 2011
- Male / female
- 279 / 291
- Households
- 110
- People per home
- 5.2
- Literacy rate
- 53.5%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 294
- Work participation
- 51.6%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Machhkatta on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 15 km, from the mapped villages of its mandal — not the exact site of Machhkatta. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Machhkatta · 22.4337° N, 84.3505° E
Electoral profile
Estimated: 100% of the 4 mapped villages in the same mandal fall in this constituency. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Jharkhand Assembly 2024 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).
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Write a postHealth & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Machhkatta
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
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No health facility within 25 km in our places data yet — not reported.
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Land records · official portal for Jharkhand
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- Khata / khesra, register-II, mutation
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- Revenue, Registration and Land Reforms Department, Government of Jharkhand
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Essential services & places near Machhkatta
Machhkatta isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Bolba block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices141 in Simdega district
Post office
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics17 in Simdega district
Primary / community health centre
Rural, Bolba
Government offices1 in Simdega district
Transport7 in Simdega district
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People often ask about Machhkatta
Where is Machhkatta located?
Machhkatta is a village in Bolba block of Simdega district, Jharkhand, India.
Which district is Machhkatta in?
Machhkatta is in Simdega district of Jharkhand.
Which gram panchayat does Machhkatta belong to?
Machhkatta comes under the Malsara gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Machhkatta?
The pincode of Machhkatta, Bolba, Simdega is 835226.
What is the population of Machhkatta?
As per the 2011 Census, Machhkatta had a population of 570 (279 males and 291 females).
How many households are there in Machhkatta?
Machhkatta had 110 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Machhkatta?
Machhkatta covers about 1,052 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Machhkatta?
The literacy rate of Machhkatta was 53.5% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Machhkatta?
Machhkatta had 1,043 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Machhkatta in?
Machhkatta is in the Khunti Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Machhkatta?
Kali Charan Munda (Indian National Congress) won the Khunti Lok Sabha seat, which includes Machhkatta, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Machhkatta in?
Machhkatta is in the Kolebira assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Machhkatta?
Naman Bixal Kongari (Indian National Congress) won the Kolebira assembly seat, which includes Machhkatta, in 2024.
Which development block is Machhkatta in?
Machhkatta is in the Bolba development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Machhkatta?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Machhkatta is 376535 and its Census 2011 village code is 376535.
Which villages are near Machhkatta?
Villages near Machhkatta include Bolba (within ~15 km), Kadamdih (within ~15 km), Kasira (within ~15 km), Kachhupani (within ~15 km), Kiresera (within ~15 km).
What is the population of Machhkatta in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Machhkatta's Census 2011 population of 570 by Jharkhand's official RGI projection (+24.2% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 710 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Machhkatta?
The sarpanch of Machhkatta has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
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
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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What do you need to find near Machhkatta?
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- Police
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- Bus stop
- Railway station
Each opens a page of the nearest places from our directory (OpenStreetMap, RBI, India Post), with straight-line distances.
Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 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 November: 12.6 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →No market in Simdega district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Panposh APMC, Sargipali APMC, Sundaragada district — about 45 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) | Panposh APMC | 4,000 | 5,000 | 4,500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Bottle gourd · Bottle Gourd | Panposh APMC | 2,000 | 2,500 | 2,200 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Panposh APMC | 4,000 | 5,000 | 4,500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Sargipali APMC | 3,000 | 3,500 | 3,200 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Cabbage | Sargipali APMC | 3,200 | 3,800 | 3,500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Cabbage · Cabbage | Panposh APMC | 3,000 | 3,500 | 3,200 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Green Chilli | Sargipali APMC | 5,500 | 6,000 | 5,800 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Onion | Sargipali APMC | 5,200 | 6,000 | 5,500 | 13 Nov 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 Machhkatta's shops. Best mandi price near Machhkatta →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (the mapped villages of its mandal).
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