Machhike
About Machhike
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Machhike village is 033900. Machhike village is located in Nihal Singhwala tehsil of Moga district in Punjab, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Nihal Singhwala (tehsildar office) and 35km away from district headquarter Moga. As per 2009 stats, New Machhike is the gram panchayat of Machhike village.
The total geographical area of village is 1326.6 hectares. Machhike has a total population of 6,411 peoples, out of which male population is 3,411 while female population is 3,000. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 879 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of machhike village is 56.57% out of which 60.72% males and 51.87% females are literate. There are about 1,264 houses in machhike village. Pincode of machhike village locality is 142039.
When it comes to administration, Machhike 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, Machhike village comes under Nihal singhwala Vidhan Sabha constituency & Faridkot Lok Sabha constituency. Nihal Singhwala is nearest town to machhike village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Machhike
The population details of Machhike cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,411 | 3,411 | 3,000 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 661 | 347 | 314 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 2,695 | 1,420 | 1,275 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 3,627 | 2,071 | 1,556 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,784 | 1,340 | 1,444 |
Connectivity of Machhike
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Machhike
Where is Machhike located?
Machhike village is situated in Nihal Singhwala Tehsil, within the Moga district of Punjab, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Machhike?
The Gram Panchayat of Machhike is New Machhike (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Machhike?
The pincode of Machhike is 142039, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Machhike as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Machhike is 6,411, with 3,411 males and 3,000 females.
How many households are there in Machhike as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Machhike village has a total of 1,264 households.
What is the literacy rate in Machhike as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Machhike is 56.57%. The male literacy rate is 60.72%, while the female literacy rate is 51.87%.