Machhedi Population
As per the 2011 Census, Machhedi Village has a population of 4.65 k (4,653) with 2.41 k (2,405) males and 2.25 k (2,248) females.The sex ratio in Machhedi is 935, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Machhedi Village is 851 (851) which is 18.29% of Machhedi Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Machhedi Village is 913 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Machhedi village is listed as part of the Billawar Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Kathua District in the state of JAMMU & KASHMIR in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
Machhedi Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Machhedi Village current estimated population is projected to be 5.19 k (5,188), indicating a 11.49% increased from Machhedi's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.65 k, and the estimated female population is 2.54 k.
Machhedi Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Machhedi Village estimated population is projected to be 5.23 k (5,225), projecting a 12.28% increased from Machhedi's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.67 k, and the estimated female population is 2.56 k.
Machhedi Literacy Rate
Machhedi Village has a literacy rate of 50.53% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Machhedi Village is 63.93 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Machhedi Village is 36.26 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Machhedi
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 50.53 | 63.93 | 36.26 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 50.53 | 63.93 | 36.26 |
Machhedi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Machhedi Village is 839 (839) with 431 (431) males and 408 (408) females, which is 18.03% of Machhedi Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 947 females for every 1000 males.
Machhedi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Machhedi Village is 1.27 k (1,271) with 639 (639) males and 632 (632) females, which is 27.32% of Machhedi Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 990 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Machhedi
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 935 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 935 |
Machhedi Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Machhedi Village are 881 (881).
Machhedi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Machhedi Village, there are about 1.20 k (1,198) workers, making up nearly 25.75% of the Machhedi Village total population. Out of these, around 1.08 k (1,082) are male workers, and about 116 (116) are female workers.
Machhedi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5.19 k (5,188) | 11.49% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 5.23 k (5,225) | 12.28% | 0.79 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 5.26 k (5,261) | 13.05% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 5.30 k (5,296) | 13.8% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 5.33 k (5,331) | 14.55% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 5.37 k (5,366) | 15.31% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 5.40 k (5,401) | 16.06% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 5.43 k (5,433) | 16.74% | 0.68 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 5.46 k (5,462) | 17.37% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 5.49 k (5,491) | 17.99% | 0.62 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 5.52 k (5,520) | 18.62% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 5.55 k (5,549) | 19.25% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 5.58 k (5,578) | 19.87% | 0.62 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Machhedi Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.58 k (5,578), with a male population of 2.82 k (2,824) and a female population of 2.76 k (2,757). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Machhedi Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.7%.
Machhedi Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhattwal | 1,393 |
| 2 | Sadrota | 3,013 |
| 3 | Kindli | 1,156 |
| 4 | Badnotta | 3,113 |
| 5 | Thall | 3,225 |
| 6 | Malahar | 4,482 |
| 7 | Malar | 1,280 |