Where is Machhan (506) village located?
Machhan (506) is in Dharmsala Sub-district of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India.
Indian Village Directory
Machhan (506) Village
Machhan (506) is an inhabited village in Dharmsala Sub-district of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 009620, the Census 2011 record lists 551 people in 140 households and the reported area is 37.29 hectares. The local references include Dharmsala CD Block and the nearest town reference is Yol at about 3 km.
Village Code009620
Population551
Households140
Area37.29 hectares
Nearest TownYol
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Machhan (506)
- Census Village Code
- 009620
- State
- Himachal Pradesh
- State Census Code
- 02
- District
- Kangra
- District Census Code
- 024
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Dharmsala
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00099
- CD Block
- Dharmsala
- Households
- 140
- Population
- 551
- Male Population
- 269
- Female Population
- 282
- Sex Ratio
- 1,048.33
- Area
- 37.29 hectares
- Area
- 0.37 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Yol
- Nearest Town Distance
- 3 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 176052
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Machhan (506) at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 551 people, 37.29 hectares of reported area and Yol as the nearest town reference for Machhan (506), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Machhan (506) falls under Dharmsala Sub-district in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.
- The Census village code is 009620.
- The record lists 551 people living in 140 households.
- The reported village area is 37.29 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Yol.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density1,477.61 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.94 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share6.35%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share9.07%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Machhan (506) in the official administrative record. Census village code 009620 and Dharmsala CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 02
- District Census Code
- 024
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00099
- Village Census Code
- 009620
- CD Block Code
- 0016
- CD Block Name
- Dharmsala
Location and Distance
Yol is the nearest town listed for Machhan (506), about 3 km away. Dharmsala is listed as the district headquarters at about 13 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Dharmsala
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 13 km
- District Headquarter
- Dharmsala
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 13 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Yol
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 3 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Yes
- Nearest Town
- Yol
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 3 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 37.29 hectares
- Area
- 0.37 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 551 people in 140 households, with 269 male residents and 282 female residents. The average household size is 3.94, and SC share is 6.35% and ST share is 9.07% for Machhan (506). Population density works out to about 1,477.61 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 140
- Total Population
- 551
- Male Population
- 269
- Female Population
- 282
- Sex Ratio
- 1,048.33
- Average Household Size
- 3.94
- SC Population
- 35
- SC Male Population
- 17
- SC Female Population
- 18
- SC Population Share
- 6.35
- ST Population
- 50
- ST Male Population
- 25
- ST Female Population
- 25
- ST Population Share
- 9.07
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Machhan (506) list 1 private primary school and 1 private middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Private Primary School
- Available
- Private Primary School Count
- 1
- Private Middle School
- Available
- Private Middle School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Machhan (506). Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 4
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 3
- Dispensary Count
- 1
- Dispensary Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Dispensary Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Dispensary Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Veterinary Hospital Count
- 1
- Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Veterinary Hospital Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 5
- Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 5
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Machhan (506) include treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Treated
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 1.28 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Machhan (506) include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Sub Post Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Machhan (506) include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Machhan (506) is reported as 24 hours per day in summer and 24 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Machhan (506) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, net sown area is 30.19 hectares and irrigated land is 30.19 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Wheat
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 0.02 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 4.27
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 1.52 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 0.01 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 30.19
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 30.19
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 30.19 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Machhan (506)
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- Within 5 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 9
- Banks in Matched Records
- 4
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 8 | 89% |
| CRM | 1 | 11% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | 3 | 33% |
| State Bank of India | 3 | 33% |
| Central Bank of India | 2 | 22% |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | 1 | 11% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 176052 | Kangra | Dera Gopipur(t) | Chanduha (487) | Chamunda Chamunda Devi Temple Complex, D. N. Rd, Chamunda, Teh.kangra, 176052, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, 176052 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | ATM | 176052 | Kangra | Dharmsala(t) | Yol (Cb) | Teshsil Dharamshala, Dist. Kangra, Himachal Pradesh - 176052 Hdfc Bank Ltd, Ground Floor, Main Market, Near Yol Army Ca… |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 176052 | Kangra | Palampur(t) | Dadh Jhikla (12) | Dadh Vill: Dadh, Teh-Palampur, Distt. Kangra, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, 176052 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 176052 | Kangra | Dharmsala(t) | Kajlot -I (340) | Main Bazar Yol Cantt, Po Yol Cantt Main Bazar Yol Cantt, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, 176052 |
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 176052 | Kangra | Kangra(t) | Kangra (M CL) | Kangra Sadar Bazar, Khasyol, P. O. Yol Camp, 176052, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, 176052 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 176052 | Kangra | Dharmsala(t) | Yol (Cb) | Dharamshala Yol Cantt Yol Cantt, Teh, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, 176052 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 176052 | Kangra | Dharmsala(t) | Yol (Cb) | Main Market, Yol Cantt, Distt Kangra Main Market, Yol Cantt, Distt Kangra, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, 176052 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 176052 | Kangra | Palampur(t) | Palampur (M CL) | Hotel Jagtanba Vpo Dadh Tehsil Palampur Sbi Thatri, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, 176052 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Machhan (506) village in?
Machhan (506) village is in Kangra district.
Which state is Machhan (506) village in?
Machhan (506) village is in Himachal Pradesh.
Which sub-district is Machhan (506) under?
Machhan (506) comes under Dharmsala Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Machhan (506)?
The Census village code of Machhan (506) is 009620.
What is the population of Machhan (506) village?
The village record lists 551 people and 140 households for Machhan (506).
How many households are in Machhan (506) village?
The village record lists 140 households for Machhan (506).
What is the male and female population of Machhan (506)?
The record lists 269 male residents and 282 female residents for Machhan (506).
What is the sex ratio of Machhan (506) village?
The sex ratio of Machhan (506) is 1,048.33 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Machhan (506) village?
The reported geographical area of Machhan (506) is 37.29 hectares.
What is the population density of Machhan (506) village?
The approximate population density of Machhan (506) is 1,477.61 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Machhan (506)?
The nearest town listed for Machhan (506) is Yol, about 3 km away.
How far is Machhan (506) from the district headquarters?
Machhan (506) is about 13 km from Dharmsala, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Machhan (506) from the sub-district headquarters?
Machhan (506) is about 13 km from Dharmsala, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Machhan (506)?
The village facility record lists 1 private primary school and 1 private middle school for Machhan (506).
What crops or land-use details are reported for Machhan (506)?
For Machhan (506), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, net sown area is 30.19 hectares and irrigated land is 30.19 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Machhan (506)?
The page shows 9 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Machhan (506). These records include 4 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Machhan (506).