Makhu

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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

since 2001Template:Dated maintenance category (articles)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 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.

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References

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  1. Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Makhu
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  3. https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/11389, India - C-01: Population by religious community, Punjab - 2011, Makhu (NP)

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