Makhpa - Makhdumpur, Jehanabad

Makhpa is a village situated in the Makhdumpur subdivision of Jehanabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Makhdumpur and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Jehanabad . Dakra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Makhpa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Makhpa is 260489. The village covers a total geographical area of 202 hectares and falls under the 804422 pincode. Makhdumpur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Makhpa

According to the 2011 Census, Makhpa village had a total population of 2,518 people, including 1,331 males and 1,187 females, living in 428 households. The sex ratio was 892 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.68%, with male literacy at 66.31% and female literacy at 46.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 967, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Makhpa

Makhpa 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 Makhpa

Makhpa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ner Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Makhdumpur to Makhpa is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jehanabad to Makhpa is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Makhpa

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

Health Facilities in Makhpa

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

FAQs about Makhpa