Machhot
About Machhot
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Machhot village is 009024. Machhot village is located in Fatehpur tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 160km away from district headquarter Fatehpur. Fatehpur is the sub-district headquarter of Machhot village. As per 2009 stats, Machhot village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 57 hectares. Machhot has a total population of 321 peoples, out of which male population is 162 while female population is 159. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 981 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of machhot village is 73.83% out of which 80.25% males and 67.30% females are literate. There are about 63 houses in machhot village. Pincode of machhot village locality is 176025.
When it comes to administration, Machhot 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, Machhot village comes under Fatehpur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Kangra Lok Sabha constituency. Nurpur is nearest town to machhot village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Machhot
The population details of Machhot 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 | 321 | 162 | 159 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 35 | 23 | 12 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 243 | 130 | 113 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 237 | 130 | 107 |
| Illiterate Population | 84 | 32 | 52 |
Connectivity of Machhot
| 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 Machhot
Where is Machhot located?
Machhot village is situated in Fatehpur Tehsil, within the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Machhot?
Machhot serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Machhot?
The pincode of Machhot is 176025, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Machhot as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Machhot is 321, with 162 males and 159 females.
How many households are there in Machhot as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Machhot village has a total of 63 households.
What is the literacy rate in Machhot as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Machhot is 73.83%. The male literacy rate is 80.25%, while the female literacy rate is 67.30%.