Machhan
About Machhan
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Machhan village is 009620. Machhan village is located in Dharmsala tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 13km away from Dharmsala, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Machhan village. As per 2009 stats, Tang Narwana is the gram panchayat of Machhan village.
The total geographical area of village is 37.29 hectares. Machhan has a total population of 551 peoples, out of which male population is 269 while female population is 282. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1048 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of machhan village is 86.39% out of which 89.22% males and 83.69% females are literate. There are about 140 houses in machhan village. Pincode of machhan village locality is 176052.
When it comes to administration, Machhan 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, Machhan village comes under Dharamshala Vidhan Sabha constituency & Kangra Lok Sabha constituency. Yol is nearest town to machhan village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Machhan
The population details of Machhan 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 | 551 | 269 | 282 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 33 | 17 | 16 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 35 | 17 | 18 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 50 | 25 | 25 |
| Literate Population | 476 | 240 | 236 |
| Illiterate Population | 75 | 29 | 46 |
Connectivity of Machhan
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Machhan
Where is Machhan located?
Machhan village is situated in Dharmsala Tehsil, within the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Machhan?
The Gram Panchayat of Machhan is Tang Narwana (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Machhan?
The pincode of Machhan is 176052, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Machhan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Machhan is 551, with 269 males and 282 females.
How many households are there in Machhan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Machhan village has a total of 140 households.
What is the literacy rate in Machhan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Machhan is 86.39%. The male literacy rate is 89.22%, while the female literacy rate is 83.69%.