Machipuripalem - Veeravasaram, West Godavari

Machipuripalem is a village situated in the Veeravasaram mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Veeravasaram and around 98 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Matsyapuripalem serves as the Grama Panchayat for Machipuripalem village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machipuripalem is 588723. The village covers a total geographical area of 220 hectares and falls under the 534243 pincode. Bhimavaram is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Machipuripalem

According to the 2011 Census, Machipuripalem village had a total population of 875 people, including 447 males and 428 females, living in 250 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.35%, with male literacy at 80.50% and female literacy at 71.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 347.

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

Nearby Villages of Machipuripalem

Machipuripalem 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 Machipuripalem

Machipuripalem is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Srungavruksham, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhimavaram to Machipuripalem is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Machipuripalem is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Machipuripalem

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

Health Facilities in Machipuripalem

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

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