Machhedi - Lohai Malhar, Kathua

Machhedi is a village situated in the Lohai Malhar tehsil of Kathua district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 33 km from Billawar and around 110 km from Kathua. Bijohoe serves as the Gram Panchayat for Machhedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machhedi is 001655. The village covers a total geographical area of 2408 hectares and falls under the 184204 pincode. Billawar is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Machhedi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bani Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Udhampur  Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Machhedi

According to the 2011 Census, Machhedi village had a total population of 4,653 people, including 2,405 males and 2,248 females, living in 881 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.53%, with male literacy at 63.93% and female literacy at 36.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 839, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,271.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Machhedi

Machhedi is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Machhedi

Machhedi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Budhi, while the nearest airport is Pathankot Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Billawar to Machhedi is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kathua to Machhedi is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Machhedi

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Machhedi village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Machhedi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Machhedi village are given below:

FAQs about Machhedi