Makkuva - Makkuva, Parvathipuram Manyam

Makkuva is a village situated in the Makkuva mandal of Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 80 km from Vizianagaram. Makkuva village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Makkuva is 582226. The village covers a total geographical area of 1000 hectares and falls under the 535547 pincode. Bobbili is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Makkuva village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Makkuva

According to the 2011 Census, Makkuva village had a total population of 8,272 people, including 4,047 males and 4,225 females, living in 1,979 households. The sex ratio was 1,044 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.33%, with male literacy at 72.31% and female literacy at 54.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,132, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 590.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Makkuva

Makkuva 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 Makkuva

Makkuva is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sitanagaram, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bobbili to Makkuva is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Makkuva is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Makkuva

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Makkuva village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Makkuva

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Makkuva village are given below:

FAQs about Makkuva