Machhoi
About Machhoi
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Machhoi village is 011779. Machhoi village is located in Palampur tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 53km away from district headquarter Palampur. Palampur is the sub-district headquarter of Machhoi village. As per 2009 stats, Kailashpur is the gram panchayat of Machhoi village.
The total geographical area of village is 96.93 hectares. Machhoi has a total population of 293 peoples, out of which male population is 141 while female population is 152. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1078 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of machhoi village is 72.01% out of which 82.27% males and 62.50% females are literate. There are about 65 houses in machhoi village. Pincode of machhoi village locality is 176076.
When it comes to administration, Machhoi 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, Machhoi village comes under Jaisinghpur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Kangra Lok Sabha constituency. Palampur is nearest town to machhoi village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Machhoi
The population details of Machhoi 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 | 293 | 141 | 152 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 36 | 16 | 20 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 228 | 105 | 123 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 211 | 116 | 95 |
| Illiterate Population | 82 | 25 | 57 |
Connectivity of Machhoi
| 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 Machhoi
Where is Machhoi located?
Machhoi village is situated in Palampur Tehsil, within the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Machhoi?
The Gram Panchayat of Machhoi is Kailashpur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Machhoi?
The pincode of Machhoi is 176076, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Machhoi as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Machhoi is 293, with 141 males and 152 females.
How many households are there in Machhoi as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Machhoi village has a total of 65 households.
What is the literacy rate in Machhoi as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Machhoi is 72.01%. The male literacy rate is 82.27%, while the female literacy rate is 62.50%.