Machattu - Kundapura, Udupi

Machattu is a village situated in the Kundapura taluka of Udupi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kundapura and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Udupi. Amasbail serves as the Gram Panchayat for Machattu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Machattu is 608722. The village covers a total geographical area of 5314.33 hectares and falls under the 576227 pincode. Kundapur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Machattu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kundapura Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Udupi Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Machattu

As per Census 2011, Machattu village has a total population of 2,616 people, consisting of 1,211 males and 1,405 females. The village has 532 households and a sex ratio of 1,160 females per 1,000 males. There are 236 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,789 literate and 827 illiterate residents. Additionally, 50 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 141 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Machattu

Machattu 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 Machattu

Machattu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kundapura, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kundapur to Machattu is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Machattu is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Machattu

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

Health Facilities in Machattu

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

FAQs about Machattu