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Machhoi (736) Village

Machhoi (736) is an inhabited village in Palampur Sub-district of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 011779, the Census 2011 record lists 293 people in 65 households and the reported area is 96.93 hectares. The local references include Panchrukhi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Palampur at about 18 km.

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Quick answer: Machhoi (736) is a village in Palampur Sub-district, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 011779 and 293 people in 65 households.
Village Code011779
Population293
Households65
Area96.93 hectares
Nearest TownPalampur

Key Village Facts

Village
Machhoi (736)
Census Village Code
011779
State
Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code
02
District
Kangra
District Census Code
024
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Palampur
Sub-district Census Code
00111
CD Block
Panchrukhi
Households
65
Population
293
Male Population
141
Female Population
152
Sex Ratio
1,078.01
Area
96.93 hectares
Area
0.97 sq km
Nearest Town
Palampur
Nearest Town Distance
18 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
176076
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Machhoi (736) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 293 people, 96.93 hectares of reported area and Palampur as the nearest town reference for Machhoi (736), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictKangra
Sub-districtPalampur
CD BlockPanchrukhi
  • Machhoi (736) falls under Palampur Sub-district in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 011779.
  • The record lists 293 people living in 65 households.
  • The reported village area is 96.93 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Palampur.
  • 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

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density302.28 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.51 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share77.82%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share21.8%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Machhoi (736) in the official administrative record. Census village code 011779 and Panchrukhi CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
024
Sub-district Census Code
00111
Village Census Code
011779
CD Block Code
0021
CD Block Name
Panchrukhi

Location and Distance

Palampur is the nearest town listed for Machhoi (736), about 18 km away. Dharmsala is listed as the district headquarters at about 53 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Palampur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
18 km
District Headquarter
Dharmsala
Distance from District Headquarter
53 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Palampur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
18 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Palampur
Distance from Nearest Town
18 km
Total Geographical Area
96.93 hectares
Area
0.97 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 293 people in 65 households, with 141 male residents and 152 female residents. The average household size is 4.51, and SC share is 77.82% and ST share is 0% for Machhoi (736). Population density works out to about 302.28 people per sq km.

Total Households
65
Total Population
293
Male Population
141
Female Population
152
Sex Ratio
1,078.01
Average Household Size
4.51
SC Population
228
SC Male Population
105
SC Female Population
123
SC Population Share
77.82
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Machhoi (736) list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Machhoi (736). Verify current services locally before medical use.

Dispensary Count
1
Dispensary Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Dispensary Doctors In Position Count
1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Dispensary Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Machhoi (736) 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
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
3.13 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Machhoi (736) include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Machhoi (736) include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Machhoi (736) 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 Machhoi (736) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat and Maize, net sown area is 14.93 hectares and irrigated land is 3.26 hectares (21.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maize
Forest Area In Hectares
23.59 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
5.35
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
35.6 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
14.33 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
14.93
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
11.67 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
3.26
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
3.26 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Machhoi (736) village located?

Machhoi (736) is in Palampur Sub-district of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Machhoi (736) village in?

Machhoi (736) village is in Kangra district.

Which state is Machhoi (736) village in?

Machhoi (736) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Machhoi (736) under?

Machhoi (736) comes under Palampur Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Machhoi (736)?

The Census village code of Machhoi (736) is 011779.

What is the population of Machhoi (736) village?

The village record lists 293 people and 65 households for Machhoi (736).

How many households are in Machhoi (736) village?

The village record lists 65 households for Machhoi (736).

What is the male and female population of Machhoi (736)?

The record lists 141 male residents and 152 female residents for Machhoi (736).

What is the sex ratio of Machhoi (736) village?

The sex ratio of Machhoi (736) is 1,078.01 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Machhoi (736) village?

The reported geographical area of Machhoi (736) is 96.93 hectares.

What is the population density of Machhoi (736) village?

The approximate population density of Machhoi (736) is 302.28 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Machhoi (736)?

The nearest town listed for Machhoi (736) is Palampur, about 18 km away.

How far is Machhoi (736) from the district headquarters?

Machhoi (736) is about 53 km from Dharmsala, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Machhoi (736) from the sub-district headquarters?

Machhoi (736) is about 18 km from Palampur, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Machhoi (736)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Machhoi (736).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Machhoi (736)?

For Machhoi (736), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat and Maize, net sown area is 14.93 hectares and irrigated land is 3.26 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Machhoi (736).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Machhoi (736).

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.