Machhiyakot - Kanda, Bageshwar
Machhiyakot is a village situated in the Kanda tehsil of Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kanda and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Bageshwar. Digoli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Machhiyakot village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Machhiyakot is 050797. The village covers a total geographical area of 84.78 hectares and falls under the 263619 pincode. Bageshwar is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.
Machhiyakot village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.
Population of Machhiyakot
According to the 2011 Census, Machhiyakot village had a total population of 60 people, including 27 males and 33 females, living in 15 households. The sex ratio was 1,222 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.36%, with male literacy at 96.00% and female literacy at 60.00%.
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 | 60 | 27 | 33 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 42 | 24 | 18 |
| Illiterate Population | 18 | 3 | 15 |
Nearby Villages of Machhiyakot
Machhiyakot 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 Machhiyakot
Machhiyakot 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 | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bageshwar to Machhiyakot is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Machhiyakot
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Machhiyakot village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Machhiyakot
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Machhiyakot village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Machhiyakot
Where is Machhiyakot located?
Machhiyakot village is located in Kanda Tehsil, Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Machhiyakot?
The Gram Panchayat of Machhiyakot is Digoli.
What is the pincode of Machhiyakot?
The pincode of Machhiyakot is 263619.
What is the population of Machhiyakot?
Machhiyakot had a total population of 60, including 27 males and 33 females.
How many households are there in Machhiyakot?
Machhiyakot had 15 households.
What is the literacy rate in Machhiyakot?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Machhiyakot was 76.36%. Male literacy was 96.00% and female literacy was 60.00%.