Machavaram - Koduru, Krishna

Machavaram is a village situated in the Koduru mandal of Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Koduru and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Machilipatnam. Machavaram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machavaram is 589789. The village covers a total geographical area of 815 hectares and falls under the 521122 pincode. Repalle is the nearest town, located about 15 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 1,575 people, consisting of 849 males and 726 females. The village has 464 households and a sex ratio of 855 females per 1,000 males. There are 124 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,004 literate and 571 illiterate residents. Additionally, 46 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,575849726
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1246856
Scheduled Castes (SC)461828
Literate Population1,004556448
Illiterate Population571293278

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ModumudiWest2.11 km
Chiruvolu LankaNorth-West3.07 km
ViswanadhapalleNorth-East3.11 km
AswaraopalemSouth-West3.34 km
AyodhyaNorth3.91 km
LingareddipalemSouth-East3.94 km
North ChiruvolulankaNorth-West4.88 km
Mellamarthi LankaNorth5.23 km
VekanuruSouth-West5.78 km
NagayatippaNorth-West5.93 km

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 Repalle, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Repalle to Machavaram is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Machilipatnam to Machavaram is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Machavaram

Where is Machavaram located?

Machavaram village is located in Koduru Mandal, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Machavaram?

Machavaram is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Machavaram?

The pincode of Machavaram is 521122.

What is the population of Machavaram?

Machavaram has a total population of 1,575, including 849 males and 726 females.

How many households are there in Machavaram?

There are 464 households in Machavaram.

What is the literacy rate in Machavaram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Machavaram is 63.75%. Male literacy is 65.49% and female literacy is 61.71%.