Machipuri - Veeravasaram, West Godavari

Machipuri is a village situated in the Veeravasaram mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Veeravasaram and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Matsyapuri serves as the Grama Panchayat for Machipuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machipuri is 588722. The village covers a total geographical area of 319 hectares and falls under the 534207 pincode. Bhimavaram is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Machipuri

According to the 2011 Census, Machipuri village had a total population of 5,314 people, including 2,693 males and 2,621 females, living in 1,504 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.10%, with male literacy at 75.73% and female literacy at 70.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,123, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 28.

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

Nearby Villages of Machipuri

Machipuri 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 Machipuri

Machipuri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Viravasaram, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhimavaram to Machipuri is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Machipuri is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Machipuri

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

Health Facilities in Machipuri

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

FAQs about Machipuri