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 President 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

According to the 2011 Census, Machattu village had a total population of 2,616 people, including 1,211 males and 1,405 females, living in 532 households. The sex ratio was 1,160 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.17%, with male literacy at 82.53% and female literacy at 68.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 50, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 141.

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

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