Makhu

Makhu is a town and a nagar panchayat in Ferozepur district in Indian state of Punjab.

Makhu
Town
Rail Road bridge near Makhu
Makhu
Location in Punjab, India
Makhu
Makhu (India)
Coordinates: 31.1°N 75.0°E / 31.1; 75.0
CountryIndia
StatePunjab
DistrictFerozepur
Government
 • TypeNagar Panchayat
Area
 • Total6 km2 (2 sq mi)
Elevation
201 m (659 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total14,658
 • Density2,400/km2 (6,300/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialPunjabi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
142044
Telephone code01682
Vehicle registrationPB 47

Geography

Makhu has an average elevation of 201 metres (659 feet).[1] This town is located near the edge of Harike Sanctuary. It is 5 km away from the confluence of Satluj and Beas rivers.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[2] Makhu had a population of 12,173. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Makhu has an average literacy rate of 88%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 87 percent, and female literacy is 89 percent In Makhu, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

The table below shows the population of different religious groups in Makhu town, as of 2011 census.

Population by religious groups in Makhu town, 2011 census[3]
ReligionTotalFemaleMale
Sikh6,8963,2653,631
Hindu5,7402,6953,045
Christian1,943947996
Muslim481038
Buddhist422
Other religions110
Not stated261511
Total14,6586,9357,723

Politics

The town is a part of Zira Assembly Constituency, and Naresh Kataria is the MLA elected in 2022.

Transport
Railway

The town has namesake Makhu Railway station which provides connectivity to major cities of Firozpur, Ludhiana and Jalandhar.

Road

Makhu is connected to rest of Punjab and nation through three national highways.

Major Healthcare Services
  • Wahi Medical Store
  • Kalra Hospital
  • City Hospital Makhu
  • Civil Hospital Makhu
  • Medicare hospital

References
  1. Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Makhu
  2. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  3. https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/11389, India - C-01: Population by religious community, Punjab - 2011, Makhu (NP)


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