Machhwan (242) Population

As per the 2011 Census, Machhwan (242) Village has a population of 532 (532) with 248 (248) males and 284 (284) females.The sex ratio in Machhwan (242) is 1146, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Machhwan (242) Village is 58 (58) which is 10.9% of Machhwan (242) Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Machhwan (242) Village is 1000 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Machhwan (242) village is listed as part of the Ghumarwin Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Bilaspur District in the state of HIMACHAL PRADESH in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

532

Toatl Population

248

Male Population

284

Female Population

Machhwan (242) Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Machhwan (242) Village current estimated population is projected to be 581 (581), indicating a 9.1% increased from Machhwan (242)'s population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 271 , and the estimated female population is 310 .

Machhwan (242) Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Machhwan (242) Village estimated population is projected to be 584 (584), projecting a 9.64% increased from Machhwan (242)'s population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 272 , and the estimated female population is 312 .

Machhwan (242) Literacy Rate

Machhwan (242) Village has a literacy rate of 85.23% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Machhwan (242) Village is 90.41 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Machhwan (242) Village is 80.78 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Machhwan (242)

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 85.23 90.41 80.78
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 85.23 90.41 80.78

Machhwan (242) Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Machhwan (242) Village is 91 (91) with 39 (39) males and 52 (52) females, which is 17.11% of Machhwan (242) Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1334 females for every 1000 males.

Machhwan (242) Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes Population in Machhwan (242) Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Machhwan (242) Village.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Machhwan (242)

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1146
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1146

Machhwan (242) Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Machhwan (242) Village are 116 (116).

Machhwan (242) Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Machhwan (242) Village, there are about 277 (277) workers, making up nearly 52.07% of the Machhwan (242) Village total population. Out of these, around 112 (112) are male workers, and about 165 (165) are female workers.

Machhwan (242) - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 581 (581) 9.1%
2025 584 (584) 9.64% 0.54 %
2026 586 (586) 10.09% 0.45 %
2027 588 (588) 10.47% 0.38 %
2028 590 (590) 10.86% 0.39 %
2029 592 (592) 11.23% 0.37 %
2030 594 (594) 11.62% 0.39 %
2031 596 (596) 11.9% 0.28 %
2032 597 (597) 12.12% 0.22 %
2033 598 (598) 12.34% 0.22 %
2034 599 (599) 12.54% 0.2 %
2035 600 (600) 12.76% 0.22 %
2036 602 (602) 12.97% 0.21 %

Projected estimates indicate that Machhwan (242) Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 602 (602), with a male population of 280 (280) and a female population of 322 (322). This reflects a total growth of 12.97% from Machhwan (242) Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.32%.

Machhwan (242) Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Sunali (243) 337
2 Paplah (244) 432
3 Khungan (240) 462
4 Talao (239) 101
5 Makda (248) 228
6 Karloti (247) 453
7 Plasla (238) 442
8 Chhanjiar (388) 302
9 Kasaru (389) 650
10 Jandehr (390) 209

Machhwan (242) Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Machhwan (242) is 532 (532).

The estimated population of Machhwan (242) in 2024 is approximately 581 (581).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Machhwan (242) is 91 (17.11%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Machhwan (242) is 85.23%, with male literacy at 90.41% and female literacy at 80.78%.

The sex ratio in Machhwan (242) is 1146 females for every 1000 males.

Machhwan (242) population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.32% up to 2036.