Machara - Kapileswarapuram, East Godavari

Machara is a village situated in the Kapileswarapuram mandal of East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kapileswarapuram and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Kakinada. Machara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machara is 587700. The village covers a total geographical area of 824 hectares and falls under the 533309 pincode. Mandapeta is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Machara

According to the 2011 Census, Machara village had a total population of 3,694 people, including 1,842 males and 1,852 females, living in 1,108 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.26%, with male literacy at 76.74% and female literacy at 69.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 709, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 42.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Machara

Machara 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 Machara

Machara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dwarapudi, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mandapeta to Machara is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kakinada to Machara is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Machara

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

Health Facilities in Machara

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

FAQs about Machara