Makrauta - Karai Parsurai, Nalanda

Makrauta is a village situated in the Karai Parsurai subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karai Parsurai and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Makrauta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Makrauta is 244137. The village covers a total geographical area of 225 hectares and falls under the 801304 pincode. Hilsa is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Makrauta

According to the 2011 Census, Makrauta village had a total population of 3,148 people, including 1,614 males and 1,534 females, living in 510 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.09%, with male literacy at 65.56% and female literacy at 37.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 585.

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

Nearby Villages of Makrauta

Makrauta 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 Makrauta

Makrauta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lohanda, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hilsa to Makrauta is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Makrauta is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Makrauta

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

Health Facilities in Makrauta

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

FAQs about Makrauta