Machavaram Village - Rayavaram, East Godavari

Machavaram is a village situated in the Rayavaram mandal of East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rayavaram and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Kakinada. Machavaram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machavaram is 587589. The village covers a total geographical area of 799 hectares and falls under the 533261 pincode. Ramachandrapuram 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 8,860 people, consisting of 4,402 males and 4,458 females. The village has 2,715 households and a sex ratio of 1,012 females per 1,000 males. There are 878 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5,365 literate and 3,495 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,857 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 66 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 Anaparti, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramachandrapuram 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 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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