Machhwan

Machhwan is a village 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.

Here you can discover what makes Machhwan unique in its vibrant Ghumarwin-Bilaspur region. You’ll see Machhwan’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Machhwan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Machhwan is 018975. The village spans a total geographical area of 132.07 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 174029. Ghumarwin is nearest town to Machhwan village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Machhwan village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Ghumarwin Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Machhwan

Population of Machhwan

According to the 2011 Census, Machhwan has a total population of about 532, with approximately 248 males and 284 females. The sex ratio is around 1145 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 58 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 91 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 75.94%, with male literacy at about 79.84% and female literacy near 72.54%. There are around 116 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Machhwan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Machhwan

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Machhwan. As per the 2011 stats, Machhwan had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Machhwan

Knowing the nearby villages of Machhwan helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Machhwan.

Frequently Asked Questions about Machhwan