Makhu
Makhu | |
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Town | |
![]() Rail Road bridge near Makhu | |
![]() ![]() Makhu Location in Punjab, India | |
Coordinates: 31°06′N 75°00′E / 31.1°N 75.0°ECoordinates: 31°06′N 75°00′E / 31.1°N 75.0°E | |
Country | India |
State | Punjab |
District | Ferozepur |
Government | |
• Type | Nagar Panchayat |
Area | |
• Total | 6 km2 (2 sq mi) |
Elevation | 201 m (659 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 14,658 |
• Density | 2,400/km2 (6,300/sq mi) |
Lanuguages | |
• Official | Punjabi |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 142044 |
Telephone code | 01682 |
Vehicle registration | PB 47 |
Makhu is a town and a nagar panchayat in Ferozepur district in [1] Indian state of Punjab.
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 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.
Transport[]
- Air
Makhu is located 63 km from Amritsar International Airport.
- Railway
The town has namesake Makhu Railway station which provides connectivity to major cities of Firozpur, Ludhiana and Jalandhar.
- Road
Makhu town is connected to rest of Punjab and nation through three national highways.
References[]
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Makhu
- ^ "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.
- Cities and towns in Firozpur district
- Punjab, India geography stubs