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).Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Makhu This town is located near the edge of Harike Sanctuary. It is 5 km away from the confluence of Satluj and Beas rivers.
Demographics 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.
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 censushttps://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/11389, India - C-01: Population by religious community, Punjab - 2011, Makhu (NP)ReligionTotalFemaleMaleSikh6,8963,2653,631Hindu5,7402,6953,045Christian1,943947996Muslim481038Buddhist422Other religions110Not stated261511Total14,6586,9357,723
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
Major Healthcare Services Kalra Hospital City Hospital Makhu Civil Hospital Makhu Medicare hospital
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