Makranda - Krityanand Nagar, Purnia
Makranda is a village situated in the Krityanand Nagar subdivision of Purnia district, Bihar. Satkodaria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Makranda village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Makranda is 223409. The village covers a total geographical area of 27 hectares and falls under the 854201 pincode.
Makranda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhamdaha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Purnia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Makranda
Makranda 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Ganeshpur | South-West | 0.98 km |
| Sosa | South-East | 2.90 km |
| Kajha | West | 3.67 km |
| Thakurbari | West | 4.53 km |
| Banbhag | East | 4.97 km |
| Jotlakhai | South | 5.52 km |
| Parora | North | 5.60 km |
| Debinagar | North-East | 6.07 km |
| Jotjadu Milik | South | 6.29 km |
| Utna | South-West | 6.32 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Makranda
Public transport in the Makranda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sarsi, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.7 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
Banking and Postal Services in Makranda
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Makranda village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Makranda
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Makranda village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Makranda
Where is Makranda located?
Makranda village is located in Krityanand Nagar Subdivision, Purnia district, Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Makranda?
The Gram Panchayat of Makranda is Satkodaria.
What is the pincode of Makranda?
The pincode of Makranda is 854201.