Machanur - Halaharvi, Kurnool
Machanur is a village situated in the Halaharvi mandal of Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Halaharvi and around 119 km from the district headquarters in Kurnool. Halaharvi serves as the Grama Panchayat for Machanur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Machanur is 594140. The village covers a total geographical area of 649 hectares and falls under the 518348 pincode. Adoni is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.
Machanur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Machanur
According to the 2011 Census, Machanur village had a total population of 723 people, including 371 males and 352 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.30%, with male literacy at 77.00% and female literacy at 51.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 723 | 371 | 352 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 104 | 58 | 46 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 398 | 241 | 157 |
| Illiterate Population | 325 | 130 | 195 |
Nearby Villages of Machanur
Machanur 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Konayapalle | South-East | 2.73 km |
| Chabali | West | 2.92 km |
| Binduraopalle | North-East | 3.54 km |
| Paidikalva | East | 4.04 km |
| Letapalle | North-West | 4.11 km |
| Dadireddipalle | North | 4.36 km |
| Sangatipalle | South-East | 4.49 km |
| Yellareddipalle | North | 4.89 km |
| A.ramachandrapuram | South-East | 4.91 km |
| Chennamraju Palle | South-East | 5.02 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Machanur
Machanur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kamalapuram, while the nearest airport is Kadapa Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.6 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Adoni to Machanur is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kurnool to Machanur is about 119 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Machanur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Machanur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Machanur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Machanur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Machanur
Where is Machanur located?
Machanur village is located in Halaharvi Mandal, Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh, India.
What is the Grama Panchayat of Machanur?
The Grama Panchayat of Machanur is Halaharvi.
What is the pincode of Machanur?
The pincode of Machanur is 518348.
What is the population of Machanur?
Machanur had a total population of 723, including 371 males and 352 females.
How many households are there in Machanur?
Machanur had 110 households.
What is the literacy rate in Machanur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Machanur was 64.30%. Male literacy was 77.00% and female literacy was 51.31%.