Machheora - Theog, Shimla
Machheora is a village situated in the Theog tehsil of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. Kyara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Machheora village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Machheora is 024975. The village covers a total geographical area of 68 hectares and falls under the 171201 pincode. Theog is the nearest town.
Machheora village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Theog Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shimla Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Machheora
According to the 2011 Census, Machheora village had a total population of 72 people, including 31 males and 41 females, living in 13 households. The sex ratio was 1,323 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.64%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 72.73%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 72 | 31 | 41 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 17 | 9 | 8 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 46 | 22 | 24 |
| Illiterate Population | 26 | 9 | 17 |
Nearby Villages of Machheora
Machheora is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Machheora
Machheora is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Shimla to Machheora is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Machheora
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Machheora village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Machheora
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Machheora village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Machheora
Where is Machheora located?
Machheora village is located in Theog Tehsil, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Machheora?
The Gram Panchayat of Machheora is Kyara.
What is the pincode of Machheora?
The pincode of Machheora is 171201.
What is the population of Machheora?
Machheora had a total population of 72, including 31 males and 41 females.
How many households are there in Machheora?
Machheora had 13 households.
What is the literacy rate in Machheora?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Machheora was 83.64%. Male literacy was 100.00% and female literacy was 72.73%.