Machavaram - Ambajipeta, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema

Machavaram is a village situated in the Ambajipeta mandal of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 66 km from Kakinada. Machavaram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machavaram is 587808. The village covers a total geographical area of 952 hectares and falls under the 533214 pincode. Amalapuram is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Machavaram village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Machavaram

As per Census 2011, Machavaram village has a total population of 17,185 people, consisting of 8,560 males and 8,625 females. The village has 4,546 households and a sex ratio of 1,007 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,512 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 12,868 literate and 4,317 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4,940 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 108 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Machavaram are given below:

Nearby Villages of Machavaram

Machavaram is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Machavaram

Machavaram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Palakollu, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amalapuram to Machavaram is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kakinada to Machavaram is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Machavaram

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Machavaram village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Machavaram

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Machavaram village are given below:

FAQs about Machavaram