Machhani - Kirtinagar, Tehri Garhwal
Machhani is a village situated in the Kirtinagar tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 60 km from Devprayag and around 115 km from New Tehri. Airari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Machhani village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Machhani is 043358. The village covers a total geographical area of 57.6 hectares and falls under the 249161 pincode. Srinagar is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.
Machhani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Deoprayag Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Machhani
According to the 2011 Census, Machhani village had a total population of 43 people, including 23 males and 20 females, living in 11 households. The sex ratio was 870 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.00%, with male literacy at 88.89% and female literacy at 70.59%.
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 | 43 | 23 | 20 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 28 | 16 | 12 |
| Illiterate Population | 15 | 7 | 8 |
Nearby Villages of Machhani
Machhani 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 Machhani
Public transport in the Machhani is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Srinagar to Machhani is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Machhani is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Machhani
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Machhani 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 Machhani
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Machhani 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 Machhani
Where is Machhani located?
Machhani village is located in Kirtinagar Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Machhani?
The Gram Panchayat of Machhani is Airari.
What is the pincode of Machhani?
The pincode of Machhani is 249161.
What is the population of Machhani?
Machhani had a total population of 43, including 23 males and 20 females.
How many households are there in Machhani?
Machhani had 11 households.
What is the literacy rate in Machhani?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Machhani was 80.00%. Male literacy was 88.89% and female literacy was 70.59%.