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'''Makhu''' is a town and a [[nagar panchayat]] in [[Ferozepur district]] in [https://g.co/kgs/YT6W2Z] [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Punjab (India)|Punjab]].
'''Makhu''' is a town and a [[nagar panchayat]] in [[Ferozepur district]] in Indian state of [[Punjab (India)|Punjab]].


==Geography==
==Geography==
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==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns  (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Makhu had a population of 12,173.  Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Makhu has an average literacy rate of 61%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 65%, and female literacy is 56%. In Makhu, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns  (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Makhu had a population of 12,173.  Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Makhu has an average literacy rate of 61%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 65%, and female literacy is 56%. In Makhu, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
==Politics==
The town is a part of [[Zira Assembly Constituency]], and [[Naresh Kataria]] is the MLA elected in 2022.


==Transport==
==Transport==
;Air
Makhu is located 63 km from [[Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport|Amritsar International Airport]].
;Railway
;Railway
The town has namesake Makhu Railway station which provides connectivity to major cities of Firozpur, Ludhiana and Jalandhar.
The town has namesake Makhu Railway station which provides connectivity to major cities of Firozpur, Ludhiana and Jalandhar.
;Road
;Road
Makhu town is connected to rest of Punjab and nation through three national highways.  
Makhu is connected to rest of Punjab and nation through three national highways.  
* [[National Highway 54 (India)|National Highway 54]] - Old NH 15
* [[National Highway 54 (India)|National Highway 54]] - Old NH 15
* [[National Highway 703A (India)|National Highway 703A]]
* [[National Highway 703A (India)|National Highway 703A]]
* [[National Highway 703B (India)|National Highway 703B]]
* [[National Highway 703B (India)|National Highway 703B]]
 
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== Major Healthcare Services{{cn|date=March 2022}} ==
* Wadhwa Hardware Store{{cn|date=March 2022}}
* Wahi Medical Store{{cn|date=March 2022}}
* Kalra Hospital{{cn|date=March 2022}}
* City Hospital Makhu{{cn|date=March 2022}}
* Civil Hospital Makhu{{cn|date=March 2022}}
* Medicare hospital{{cn|date=March 2022}}
 
==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

Latest revision as of 11:21, 3 June 2022

Makhu
Town
Rail Road bridge near Makhu
Rail Road bridge near Makhu
India
India
Makhu
Location in Punjab, India
India
India
Makhu
Makhu (India)
Coordinates: 31°06′N 75°00′E / 31.1°N 75.0°E / 31.1; 75.0Coordinates: 31°06′N 75°00′E / 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)
Lanuguages
 • OfficialPunjabi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
142044
Telephone code01682
Vehicle registrationPB 47

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

Geography[edit]

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[edit]

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 61%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 65%, and female literacy is 56%. In Makhu, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Politics[edit]

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

Transport[edit]

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[citation needed][edit]

References[edit]

  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.

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