Makea - Benipatti, Madhubani

Makea is a village situated in the Benipatti subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Benipatti and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Bishanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Makea village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Makea is 220278. The village covers a total geographical area of 124.76 hectares and falls under the 847102 pincode. Madhubani is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Makea village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Benipatti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Madhubani Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Makea

According to the 2011 Census, Makea village had a total population of 3,076 people, including 1,563 males and 1,513 females, living in 547 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.00%, with male literacy at 50.37% and female literacy at 34.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 428.

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

Nearby Villages of Makea

Makea 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 Makea

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Makea. The nearest railway station is Jogiara, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madhubani to Makea is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Makea is about 40 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 Makea

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

Health Facilities in Makea

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

FAQs about Makea