Machhiwala
About Machhiwala
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Machhiwala village is 037089. Machhiwala village is located in Ajnala tehsil of Amritsar district in Punjab, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Ajnala (tehsildar office) and 55km away from district headquarter Amritsar . As per 2009 stats, Machhiwala village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 269 hectares. Machhiwala has a total population of 1,186 peoples, out of which male population is 627 while female population is 559. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 891 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of machhiwala village is 53.88% out of which 56.62% males and 50.81% females are literate. There are about 220 houses in machhiwala village.
When it comes to administration, Machhiwala 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, Machhiwala village comes under Ajnala Vidhan Sabha constituency & Amritsar Lok Sabha constituency. Ramdas is nearest town to machhiwala village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Machhiwala
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,186 | 627 | 559 |
| Children (0-6) | 157 | 90 | 67 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 174 | 97 | 77 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 639 | 355 | 284 |
| Illiterate Population | 547 | 272 | 275 |
Connectivity of Machhiwala
| 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 Machhiwala
Where is Machhiwala located?
Machhiwala village is situated in Ajnala Tehsil, within the Amritsar district of Punjab, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Machhiwala?
Machhiwala serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Machhiwala?
The pincode of Machhiwala is 14504, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Machhiwala as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Machhiwala is 1,186, with 627 males and 559 females.
How many households are there in Machhiwala as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Machhiwala village has a total of 220 households.
What is the literacy rate in Machhiwala as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Machhiwala is 53.88%. The male literacy rate is 56.62%, while the female literacy rate is 50.81%.