Muchindra - Ichchapuram, Srikakulam

Muchindra is a village situated in the Ichchapuram mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ichchapuram and around 141 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Mutchindra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Muchindra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muchindra is 580442. The village covers a total geographical area of 271 hectares and falls under the 532312 pincode. Ichchapuram is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Muchindra

As per Census 2011, Muchindra village has a total population of 1,194 people, consisting of 559 males and 635 females. The village has 272 households and a sex ratio of 1,135 females per 1,000 males. There are 177 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 479 literate and 715 illiterate residents. Additionally, 28 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 17 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Muchindra

Muchindra 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 Muchindra

Muchindra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Surla Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 133.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ichchapuram to Muchindra is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Muchindra is about 141 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Muchindra

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

Health Facilities in Muchindra

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

FAQs about Muchindra