Makhu

31°06′N 75°00′E / 31.1°N 75.0°E / 31.1; 75.0CountryIndiaStatePunjabDistrictFerozepurGovernment • TypeNagar PanchayatArea • Total6 km² (2 sq mi)Elevation201 m (659 ft)Population • Total14,658 • Density2,400/km² (6,300/sq mi)Languages • OfficialPunjabiTime zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)PINTelephone code01682Vehicle registrationPB 47

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).^[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^[update] 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]

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.

• National Highway 54 - Old NH 15
• National Highway 703A
• National Highway 703B^{[citation needed]}

Major Healthcare Services^{[citation needed]}

• Wahi Medical Store^{[citation needed]}
• Kalra Hospital^{[citation needed]}
• City Hospital Makhu^{[citation needed]}
• Civil Hospital Makhu^{[citation needed]}
• Medicare hospital^{[citation needed]}

References