Machhwan
About Machhwan
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Machhwan village is 018975. Machhwan village is located in Ghumarwin tehsil of Bilaspur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 33km away from district headquarter Ghumarwin. Ghumarwin is the sub-district headquarter of Machhwan village. As per 2009 stats, Karloti is the gram panchayat of Machhwan village.
The total geographical area of village is 132.07 hectares. Machhwan has a total population of 532 peoples, out of which male population is 248 while female population is 284. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1145 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of machhwan village is 75.94% out of which 79.84% males and 72.54% females are literate. There are about 116 houses in machhwan village. Pincode of machhwan village locality is 174029.
When it comes to administration, Machhwan village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Machhwan village comes under Ghumarwin Vidhan Sabha constituency & Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency. Ghumarwin is nearest town to machhwan village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Machhwan
The population details of Machhwan cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 532 | 248 | 284 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 58 | 29 | 29 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 91 | 39 | 52 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 404 | 198 | 206 |
| Illiterate Population | 128 | 50 | 78 |
Connectivity of Machhwan
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Machhwan
Where is Machhwan located?
Machhwan village is situated in Ghumarwin Tehsil, within the Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Machhwan?
The Gram Panchayat of Machhwan is Karloti (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Machhwan?
The pincode of Machhwan is 174029, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Machhwan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Machhwan is 532, with 248 males and 284 females.
How many households are there in Machhwan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Machhwan village has a total of 116 households.
What is the literacy rate in Machhwan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Machhwan is 75.94%. The male literacy rate is 79.84%, while the female literacy rate is 72.54%.