Makhu
| Makhu ਮਖੂ | |
|---|---|
| city | |
|
Rail Road Makhu | |
  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 |
| Elevation | 201 m (659 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 17,192 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Punjabi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 142044 |
| Telephone code | 01682 |
Makhu (Punjabi: ਮਖੂ) is a town and a nagar panchayat in Ferozepur district in the Indian state of Punjab.
Geography
Makhu has an average elevation of 201 metres (659 feet).
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[1] 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. Makhu is situated on Amritsar Bathinda national highway. It is 5 km away from Harike Sanctuary, well known place, where Satluj and Beas river mingle together. Many Doctors are available in this small town.
How to reach
By Air: Makhu is located 63 km from Amritsar airport (Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport) By Rail: Makhu has its own railway station. By Road: Makhu town is located near to “Amritsar-Faridkot road on NH 15, and SH 19.
Hospitals & Medical Stores & Offices
- Wadhwa Hardware Store
- Wahi Medical Store
- Kalra Hospital
- City Hospital Makhu
- Civil Hospital Makhu
- Medicare hospital
- Water Supply and Sanitation Deptt.
- Food Supply Office
- Keshav Gift center
- Kinder garten senior secondary school
- Wetland University College for girls
- Tata Motor Garage
References
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.