Mach Hama - Tral, Pulwama
Mach Hama is a village situated in the Tral tehsil of Pulwama district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tral and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Pulwama. Machama A serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Mach Hama village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Mach Hama is 003051. The village covers a total geographical area of 282.1 hectares and falls under the 192123 pincode. Tral is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.
Mach Hama village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tral Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Srinagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Mach Hama
According to the 2011 Census, Mach Hama village had a total population of 3,510 people, including 1,817 males and 1,693 females, living in 616 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.70%, with male literacy at 56.37% and female literacy at 34.73%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,279.
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 | 3,510 | 1,817 | 1,693 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 801 | 444 | 357 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2,279 | 1,194 | 1,085 |
| Literate Population | 1,238 | 774 | 464 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,272 | 1,043 | 1,229 |
Nearby Villages of Mach Hama
Mach Hama 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 Mach Hama
Mach Hama is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tral to Mach Hama is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pulwama to Mach Hama is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Mach Hama
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Mach Hama village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Mach Hama
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Mach Hama village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Mach Hama
Where is Mach Hama located?
Mach Hama village is located in Tral Tehsil, Pulwama district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the Halqa Panchayat of Mach Hama?
The Halqa Panchayat of Mach Hama is Machama A.
What is the pincode of Mach Hama?
The pincode of Mach Hama is 192123.
What is the population of Mach Hama?
Mach Hama had a total population of 3,510, including 1,817 males and 1,693 females.
How many households are there in Mach Hama?
Mach Hama had 616 households.
What is the literacy rate in Mach Hama?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mach Hama was 45.70%. Male literacy was 56.37% and female literacy was 34.73%.