Makhu is a town and a nagar panchayat in Ferozepur district in Indian state of Punjab.
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Town
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Rail Road bridge near Makhu
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 Makhu
Location in Punjab, India
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| Coordinates: 31.1°N 75.0°ECoordinates: 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
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| • Total | 14,658 |
| • Density | 2,400/km2 (6,300/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Punjabi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN |
142044
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| Telephone code | 01682 |
| Vehicle registration | PB 47 |
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.
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.
- National Highway 54 – Old NH 15
- National Highway 703A
- National Highway 703B
Major Healthcare Services
- Wadhwa Hardware Store
- Wahi Medical Store
- Kalra Hospital
- City Hospital Makhu
- Civil Hospital Makhu
- Medicare hospital