Macherla

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Macherla
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Macherla is located in Andhra Pradesh
Macherla
Macherla
Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 16°29′04″N 79°26′14″E / 16.484463°N 79.437208°E / 16.484463; 79.437208Coordinates: 16°29′04″N 79°26′14″E / 16.484463°N 79.437208°E / 16.484463; 79.437208
CountryIndia
StateAndhra Pradesh
DistrictPalnadu
Government
 • TypeFederal democracy
Area
 • Total10.26 km2 (3.96 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total57,290
 • Density5,600/km2 (14,000/sq mi)
Language
 • OfficialTelugu
 • Literacy71.13%
Demographics
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
522426
Vehicle registrationAP
Websitepalnadu.ap.gov.in

Macherla is a village in Palnadu district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the mandal headquarters of Macherla mandal in Gurazala revenue division.[1]

History[edit]

As per Gazettee No. 939 of 26 January 2022, the old Guntur District, formed in 1904, was split into three districts – Guntur, Palnadu and Bapatla.[2]

Geography[edit]

Macherla town covered an area of 10.26 sq km.[3]

Demographics[edit]

According to the 2011 census Mancherla town has a population of 57,290. It had a literacy rate of 71.13%. [3]

Transport[edit]

Macherla railway station is a terminus station having only one platform. 3 trains originate/terminate here. This station is on the electrified single line Nadikudi-Macherla section of Guntur railway division of South Central Railway.[4][5]

Education[edit]

  • SKBR Government Degree College, established at Macherla in 1966, offers various degree and postgraduate courses. It has 2,000 students.[6]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. "Palnadu District". About District > Administrative Setup > Tehsils. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
  2. "Palnadu District". Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
  3. 3.0 3.1 "Macherla Town Population Census 2011 - 2023". Population Census. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
  4. "A.P. gets new South Coast Railway zone". 28 February 2019. The Hindu. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
  5. "Macherla". India Rail Info. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
  6. "SKBR Government Degree College". SKBR Government Degree College. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
  7. {{cite web| url = "Kgbv Macherla Secondary School". ICBSE. Retrieved 27 August 2023.