Machhun
About Machhun
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Machhun village is 016838. Machhun village is located in Nadaun tehsil of Hamirpur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 23km away from district headquarter Nadaun. Nadaun is the sub-district headquarter of Machhun village. As per 2009 stats, Faste is the gram panchayat of Machhun village.
The total geographical area of village is 19.93 hectares. Machhun has a total population of 109 peoples, out of which male population is 58 while female population is 51. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 879 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of machhun village is 82.57% out of which 84.48% males and 80.39% females are literate. There are about 20 houses in machhun village. Pincode of machhun village locality is 177044.
When it comes to administration, Machhun 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, Machhun village comes under Nadaun Vidhan Sabha constituency & Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency. Nadaun is nearest town to machhun village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Machhun
The population details of Machhun 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 | 109 | 58 | 51 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14 | 8 | 6 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 90 | 49 | 41 |
| Illiterate Population | 19 | 9 | 10 |
Connectivity of Machhun
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Machhun
Where is Machhun located?
Machhun village is situated in Nadaun Tehsil, within the Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Machhun?
The Gram Panchayat of Machhun is Faste (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Machhun?
The pincode of Machhun is 177044, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Machhun as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Machhun is 109, with 58 males and 51 females.
How many households are there in Machhun as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Machhun village has a total of 20 households.
What is the literacy rate in Machhun as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Machhun is 82.57%. The male literacy rate is 84.48%, while the female literacy rate is 80.39%.