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Makhu

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

Geography

Makhu has an average elevation of 201 metres (659 feet). 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, 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
Religion Total Female Male
Sikh 6,896 3,265 3,631
Hindu 5,740 2,695 3,045
Christian 1,943 947 996
Muslim 48 10 38
Buddhist 4 2 2
Other religions 1 1 0
Not stated 26 15 11
Total 14,658 6,935 7,723

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)