Machhikhet Village
Machhikhet is a revenue village in Thal tehsil, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. It had a population of 210 in 56 households (Census 2011).
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210 souls. 56 homes.
Thal tehsil, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand.
Machhikhet today
- Paddy(Common)₹2,441Tanakpur APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Banana₹2,100Tanakpur APMC · 6 Nov 2026
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Machhikhet at a glance
Machhikhet is one of the larger villages of Thal tehsil — 21st of 102 by population, with 210 people in 56 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 70.7%, below Pithoragarh district's 80.6% (Thal tehsil: 80.7%), while the sex ratio was 1,234 women per 1,000 men, above the district's 1,039. It falls under Machikhet gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 262552. The village covers 76 hectares — about 0.76 km², or roughly 277 people per km² (Census 2011). For elections it falls in the Gangolihat assembly constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha constituency.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Berinag Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 4 self-help groups with 23 members (2022-23) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
Gram panchayat
Machhikhet is in the Machikhet gram panchayat.
Other villages in Machikhet
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Machhikhet compares
By population, Machhikhet ranks #21 of 102 inhabited villages in Thal tehsil.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Machhikhet ranks
| Ranked by | Machhikhet | In Pithoragarh district | In Uttarakhand | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 210 | 596 of 1,572 (tied) | 7,619 of 15,746 (tied)above 51% | 148 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 56 | 518 of 1,572 (tied) | 6,398 of 15,746 (tied)above 59% | 36 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 70.7% | 1,367 of 1,572 (tied) | 12,543 of 15,746 (tied)above 20% | 80.3% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 1,234 per 1,000 males | 328 of 1,563 (tied) | 4,302 of 15,625 (tied)above 72% | 1,078 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 3.75 per household | 1,223 of 1,572 (tied) | 13,238 of 15,746 (tied)above 16% | 4.20 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 277.2 per km² | 513 of 1,572 | 7,279 of 15,688 (tied)above 54% | 183.6 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 40.0% | 1,228 of 1,572 (tied) | 11,073 of 15,746 (tied)above 29% | 50.0% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Machhikhet
In Pithoragarh district
- DhuratoliMunsiari, Pithoragarh180 people · 73.2% literate · 1,222 per 1,000 · 3.83 per householdCompare →
- AnoliGanai Gangoli, Pithoragarh231 people · 73.9% literate · 1,221 per 1,000 · 3.85 per householdCompare →
- GhaghalGanai Gangoli, Pithoragarh208 people · 68.0% literate · 1,237 per 1,000 · 4.00 per householdCompare →
- Basaur MainanPithoragarh, Pithoragarh185 people · 74.0% literate · 1,229 per 1,000 · 4.02 per householdCompare →
- RaptiBangapani, Pithoragarh155 people · 71.5% literate · 1,214 per 1,000 · 3.69 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Uttarakhand
- Ghayer GaonRikhanikhal, Pauri Garhwal232 people · 70.3% literate · 1,231 per 1,000 · 3.93 per householdCompare →
- BarsuriRudraprayag, Rudraprayag193 people · 73.1% literate · 1,244 per 1,000 · 3.64 per householdCompare →
- ChamiyariDevprayag, Tehri Garhwal203 people · 69.2% literate · 1,207 per 1,000 · 3.76 per householdCompare →
- SanguraPauri, Pauri Garhwal218 people · 75.1% literate · 1,224 per 1,000 · 3.76 per householdCompare →
- Malla SuranaBagwalipokhar, Almora203 people · 72.2% literate · 1,207 per 1,000 · 3.83 per householdCompare →
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Likeness is the distance between two villages' Census 2011 figures — population (log scale), literacy rate, sex ratio and household size — each scaled so no single figure dominates. It describes recorded demographics, not culture or community.
What Machhikhet had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Treated tap water Available
- All-weather road Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Public bus service Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Uttarakhand's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+18.9%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 210Census 2011
- Male / female
- 94 / 116
- Households
- 56
- People per home
- 3.8
- Literacy rate
- 70.7%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 84
- Work participation
- 40.0%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Machhikhet on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 15 km, from the mapped villages of its mandal — not the exact site of Machhikhet. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Machhikhet · 29.8247° N, 80.1387° E
Electoral profile
Listed in this constituency by the Local Government Directory (LGD) and checked against map locations nearby. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); TCPD Lok Dhaba, Trivedi Centre for Political Data, Ashoka University.
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Write a postHealth & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Machhikhet
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
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Essential services & places near Machhikhet
Machhikhet isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Thal tehsil, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices414 in Pithoragarh district
Bank · No map location — listed by district
TEHSIL DIDIHAT, DT PITHORAGARH, UTTARANCHAL 262552
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics111 in Pithoragarh district
Primary / community health centre
Bhakunda
Primary / community health centre
Jabukathal
Primary / community health centre
Muwani
Schools & anganwadis7 in Pithoragarh district
Colleges & universities1 in Pithoragarh district
Police & fire stations1 in Pithoragarh district
Revenue & panchayat offices1 in Pithoragarh district
Government offices3 in Pithoragarh district
Temples23 in Pithoragarh district
Other places of worship2 in Pithoragarh district
Transport5 in Pithoragarh district
Community places5 in Pithoragarh district
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People often ask about Machhikhet
Where is Machhikhet located?
Machhikhet is a village in Thal tehsil of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, India.
Which district is Machhikhet in?
Machhikhet is in Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand.
Which gram panchayat does Machhikhet belong to?
Machhikhet comes under the Machikhet gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Machhikhet?
The pincode of Machhikhet, Thal, Pithoragarh is 262552.
What is the population of Machhikhet?
As per the 2011 Census, Machhikhet had a population of 210 (94 males and 116 females).
How many households are there in Machhikhet?
Machhikhet had 56 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Machhikhet?
Machhikhet covers about 76 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Machhikhet?
The literacy rate of Machhikhet was 70.7% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Machhikhet?
Machhikhet had 1,234 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Machhikhet in?
Machhikhet is in the Almora Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Machhikhet?
Ajay Tamta (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Almora Lok Sabha seat, which includes Machhikhet, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Machhikhet in?
Machhikhet is in the Gangolihat assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Machhikhet?
Fakeer Ram (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Gangolihat assembly seat, which includes Machhikhet, in 2022.
Which development block is Machhikhet in?
Machhikhet is in the Berinag development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Machhikhet?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Machhikhet is 49678 and its Census 2011 village code is 49678.
Which villages are near Machhikhet?
Villages near Machhikhet include Satyal Gaon (within ~15 km), Baltir (within ~15 km), Dungri (within ~15 km), Hajeti (within ~15 km), Athkhet (within ~15 km).
What is the population of Machhikhet in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Machhikhet's Census 2011 population of 210 by Uttarakhand's official RGI projection (+18.9% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 250 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Machhikhet?
The sarpanch of Machhikhet has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
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District climate page →No market in Pithoragarh district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Tanakpur APMC, Champawat district — about 55 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paddy(Common) · Paddy | Tanakpur APMC | 2,441 | 2,441 | 2,441 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Banana | Tanakpur APMC | 2,100 | 2,100 | 2,100 | 6 Nov 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Machhikhet's shops. Best mandi price near Machhikhet →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (the mapped villages of its mandal).
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