Makanpur - Sangrampur, Munger

Makanpur is a village situated in the Sangrampur subdivision of Munger district, Bihar. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sangrampur and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Munger. Dadrijala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Makanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Makanpur is 243306. The village covers a total geographical area of 59 hectares and falls under the 813212 pincode. Kharagpur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Makanpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Makanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Makanpur village had a total population of 580 people, including 317 males and 263 females, living in 95 households. The sex ratio was 830 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.63%, with male literacy at 70.15% and female literacy at 53.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 49.

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

Nearby Villages of Makanpur

Makanpur 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 Makanpur

Makanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghorparan, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharagpur to Makanpur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Munger to Makanpur is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Makanpur

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

Health Facilities in Makanpur

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

FAQs about Makanpur