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 2001[update]Template: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.
| 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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- ↑ https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/11389, India - C-01: Population by religious community, Punjab - 2011, Makhu (NP)
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