Makhra - Daudnagar, Aurangabad

Makhra is a village situated in the Daudnagar subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Daudnagar and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Sinduar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Makhra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Makhra is 252756. The village covers a total geographical area of 246 hectares and falls under the 824143 pincode. Daudnagar is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Makhra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Obra 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 2,497 people, including 1,287 males and 1,210 females, living in 423 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.70%, with male literacy at 86.42% and female literacy at 64.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 572.

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

Makhra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baghoi Kusa, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Daudnagar to Makhra is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Makhra is about 37 km, with the usual travel time 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