Macherla
Macherla is a Town and Mandal in Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh. In India, a mandal is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Macherla Block (CD) is 05040. The total area of Macherla Mandal is 303 km², which includes 289.44 km² of rural area and 13.48 km² of urban area. Macherla has a sex ratio of approximately 978 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Macherla Mandal
Macherla Mandal has a total of 12 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Macherla Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amani Jammala Madaka | Jammalamadaka | Macherla (4 km) |
| 2 | Kambhampadu | Gannavaram | Macherla (8 km) |
| 3 | Koppunur | Koppunuru | Macherla (14 km) |
| 4 | Kothapalle | Bhyravunipadu | Macherla (4 km) |
| 5 | Macherla | Lingapuram | Macherla (3 km) |
| 6 | Mutyalampadu | Khambhampadu | Macherla (8 km) |
| 7 | Nagulavaram | Chinthalathanda | Macherla (17 km) |
| 8 | Pasuvemula | Ekonampeta | Macherla (15 km) |
| 9 | Pullareddigudem | N/A | Macherla (27 km) |
| 10 | Rayavaram | Rayavaram | Macherla (4 km) |
| 11 | Thallapalle | Thallapalli | Macherla (7 km) |
| 12 | Vijayapuri South | N/A | Macherla (27 km) |
Population of Macherla Mandal
The population profile of Macherla Mandal offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Macherla Mandal's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,13,048 | 55,758 | 57,290 |
| Male Population | 57,140 | 28,686 | 28,454 |
| Female Population | 55,908 | 27,072 | 28,836 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,486 | 7,056 | 6,430 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,036 | 3,722 | 3,314 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,450 | 3,334 | 3,116 |
| Literate Population | 62,850 | 26,674 | 36,176 |
| Literate Male Population | 36,704 | 16,498 | 20,206 |
| Literate Female Population | 26,146 | 10,176 | 15,970 |
| Illiterate Population | 50,198 | 29,084 | 21,114 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 20,436 | 12,188 | 8,248 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 29,762 | 16,896 | 12,866 |
| Total Households | 28,413 | 13,841 | 14,572 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Macherla Mandal is around 1,13,048 people. This includes 57,140 males and 55,908 females. Rural population is about 55,758 (28,686 males and 27,072 females), while urban population is nearly 57,290 (28,454 males and 28,836 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 13,486 of the population, with 7,036 boys and 6,450 girls. Rural areas have 7,056 children, and urban areas have about 6,430 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 62,850 literate people in Macherla Mandal, including 36,704 literate males and 26,146 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 26,674 individuals and urban literacy covers around 36,176 people.
- About 50,198 people in Macherla Mandal are not literate, including 20,436 males and 29,762 females. Rural areas include 29,084 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 21,114 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 28,413 households, with 13,841 in villages and 14,572 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Macherla Mandal, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 16,559 | 8,409 | 8,150 |
| SC Male Population | 8,031 | 4,040 | 3,991 |
| SC Female Population | 8,528 | 4,369 | 4,159 |
| Total ST Population | 13,375 | 10,815 | 2,560 |
| ST Male Population | 7,165 | 5,901 | 1,264 |
| ST Female Population | 6,210 | 4,914 | 1,296 |
| Population Density | 373 / km² | 193 / km² | 4,250 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Macherla Mandal is approximately 16,559 people, including 8,031 males and 8,528 females. Around 8,409 people live in rural parts. Nearly 8,150 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Macherla Mandal is about 13,375 people, including 7,165 males and 6,210 females. Around 10,815 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 2,560 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 373 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 193 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 4,250 people per sq. km.