Machhian - Dasua, Hoshiarpur
Machhian is a village situated in the Dasua tehsil of Hoshiarpur district, Punjab. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dasua and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Hoshiarpur. Machhian village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Machhian is 030891. The village covers a total geographical area of 83 hectares and falls under the 144221 pincode. Urmar Tanda is the nearest town.
Machhian village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Urmar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hoshiarpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Machhian
According to the 2011 Census, Machhian village had a total population of 520 people, including 277 males and 243 females, living in 119 households. The sex ratio was 877 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.56%, with male literacy at 96.65% and female literacy at 84.14%.
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 | 520 | 277 | 243 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 54 | 38 | 16 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 422 | 231 | 191 |
| Illiterate Population | 98 | 46 | 52 |
Nearby Villages of Machhian
Machhian 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 Machhian
Machhian is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| 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 Hoshiarpur to Machhian is about 30 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 Machhian
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Machhian village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Machhian
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Machhian 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 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Machhian
Where is Machhian located?
Machhian village is located in Dasua Tehsil, Hoshiarpur district, Punjab, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Machhian?
Machhian is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Machhian?
The pincode of Machhian is 144221.
What is the population of Machhian?
Machhian had a total population of 520, including 277 males and 243 females.
How many households are there in Machhian?
Machhian had 119 households.
What is the literacy rate in Machhian?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Machhian was 90.56%. Male literacy was 96.65% and female literacy was 84.14%.