Makhra - Barun, Aurangabad

Makhra is a village situated in the Barun subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barun and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Gothaulee serves as the Gram Panchayat for Makhra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Makhra is 253564. The village covers a total geographical area of 278 hectares and falls under the 824112 pincode. Aurangabad is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Makhra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nabinagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karakat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Makhra

According to the 2011 Census, Makhra village had a total population of 1,409 people, including 742 males and 667 females, living in 219 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.08%, with male literacy at 79.70% and female literacy at 61.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 723.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Makhra

Makhra is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Makhra

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Makhra. The nearest railway station is Anugraha Narayan Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 129.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aurangabad to Makhra is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Makhra

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Makhra village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Makhra

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Makhra village are given below:

FAQs about Makhra