Makhu
| Makhu ਮਖੂ makhu city | |
|---|---|
| city | |
 Rail Road Makhu | |
| Nickname(s): makhu | |
  Makhu Location in Punjab, India  Makhu Makhu (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 |
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| State | Punjab |
| District | Ferozepur |
| Founded by | unknown |
| Named for | unknown |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indian |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6 km2 (2 sq mi) |
| Elevation1000 | 201 m (659 ft) |
| Lanuguages | |
| • Official | Punjabi ((ਪੰਜਾਬੀ)) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 142044 |
| Telephone code | 01682 |
| Vehicle registration | PB 05 |
Makhu (Punjabi: ਮਖੂ) is a town and a nagar panchayat in Ferozepur district in the Indian state of Punjab.
Geography
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.
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.
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.