Machilipatnam
Machilipatnam is a Town and Mandal in Krishna 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 Machilipatnam Block (CD) is 05034. The total area of Machilipatnam Mandal is 405 km², which includes 378.62 km² of rural area and 26.67 km² of urban area. Machilipatnam has a sex ratio of approximately 1011 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Machilipatnam Mandal
Machilipatnam Mandal has a total of 28 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 Machilipatnam Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arisepalle | Arisepalli | Machilipatnam (6 km) |
| 2 | Bhogireddipalle | Bhogireddipalli | Machilipatnam (19 km) |
| 3 | Borrapothupalem | Borrapothupalem | Machilipatnam (10 km) |
| 4 | Buddalapalem | Buddalapalem | Machilipatnam (10 km) |
| 5 | Chilakalapudi | Mekavanipalem | Machilipatnam (4 km) |
| 6 | Chinnapuram | Chinnapuram | Machilipatnam (14 km) |
| 7 | Gokavaram | Gokavaram | Machilipatnam (10 km) |
| 8 | Gopuvanipalem | Gopuvanipalem | Machilipatnam (5 km) |
| 9 | Gundupalem | Gundupalem | Machilipatnam (12 km) |
| 10 | Hussainpalem | Arisepalli | Machilipatnam (6 km) |
| 11 | Kanuru | Kanuru | Machilipatnam (18 km) |
| 12 | Kara Agraharam | China Karagraharam | Machilipatnam (5 km) |
| 13 | Kona | Kona | Machilipatnam (20 km) |
| 14 | Kothapudi | Potlapalem | Machilipatnam (7 km) |
| 15 | Machavaram | Pothepalli | Machilipatnam (4 km) |
| 16 | Machilipatnam | Garaladibba | Machilipatnam (5 km) |
| 17 | Manginapudi | Chirivellapalem | Machilipatnam (8 km) |
| 18 | Nelakurru | Gollapalem | Machilipatnam (17 km) |
| 19 | Palletummalapalem | K P T Palem | Machilipatnam (30 km) |
| 20 | Pedapatnam | Pedapatnam | Machilipatnam (20 km) |
| 21 | Pedayadara | Pedayadara | Machilipatnam (25 km) |
| 22 | Polatitippa | Polatitippa | Machilipatnam (15 km) |
| 23 | Pothepalle | Pothepalli | Machilipatnam (3 km) |
| 24 | Potlapalem | Potlapalem | Machilipatnam (6 km) |
| 25 | Rudravaram | Rudravaram | Machilipatnam (4 km) |
| 26 | Sultannagaram Gollapalem | S N Gollapalem | Machilipatnam (5 km) |
| 27 | Tallapalem | Tallapalem | Machilipatnam (15 km) |
| 28 | Tavisipudi | Tapasipudi | Machilipatnam (7 km) |
Population of Machilipatnam Mandal
The population profile of Machilipatnam 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 Machilipatnam 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 | 2,38,962 | 69,070 | 1,69,892 |
| Male Population | 1,18,820 | 35,226 | 83,594 |
| Female Population | 1,20,142 | 33,844 | 86,298 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 21,272 | 6,559 | 14,713 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,037 | 3,449 | 7,588 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,235 | 3,110 | 7,125 |
| Literate Population | 1,71,144 | 43,227 | 1,27,917 |
| Literate Male Population | 88,632 | 23,497 | 65,135 |
| Literate Female Population | 82,512 | 19,730 | 62,782 |
| Illiterate Population | 67,818 | 25,843 | 41,975 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 30,188 | 11,729 | 18,459 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 37,630 | 14,114 | 23,516 |
| Total Households | 66,191 | 20,027 | 46,164 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Machilipatnam Mandal is around 2,38,962 people. This includes 1,18,820 males and 1,20,142 females. Rural population is about 69,070 (35,226 males and 33,844 females), while urban population is nearly 1,69,892 (83,594 males and 86,298 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 21,272 of the population, with 11,037 boys and 10,235 girls. Rural areas have 6,559 children, and urban areas have about 14,713 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,71,144 literate people in Machilipatnam Mandal, including 88,632 literate males and 82,512 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 43,227 individuals and urban literacy covers around 1,27,917 people.
- About 67,818 people in Machilipatnam Mandal are not literate, including 30,188 males and 37,630 females. Rural areas include 25,843 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 41,975 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 66,191 households, with 20,027 in villages and 46,164 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Machilipatnam 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 | 21,052 | 8,023 | 13,029 |
| SC Male Population | 10,672 | 4,217 | 6,455 |
| SC Female Population | 10,380 | 3,806 | 6,574 |
| Total ST Population | 4,429 | 1,126 | 3,303 |
| ST Male Population | 2,193 | 568 | 1,625 |
| ST Female Population | 2,236 | 558 | 1,678 |
| Population Density | 590 / km² | 182 / km² | 6,370 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Machilipatnam Mandal is approximately 21,052 people, including 10,672 males and 10,380 females. Around 8,023 people live in rural parts. Nearly 13,029 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Machilipatnam Mandal is about 4,429 people, including 2,193 males and 2,236 females. Around 1,126 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 3,303 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 590 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 182 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 6,370 people per sq. km.