Makkhanpur - Nawagarh, Bemetara

Makkhanpur is a village situated in the Nawagarh tehsil of Bemetara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 14 km from Nawagarh and around 102 km from Durg. Makkhanpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Makkhanpur is 441755. The village covers a total geographical area of 301.25 hectares and falls under the 491337 pincode. Nawagarh is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Makkhanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Makkhanpur village had a total population of 784 people, including 382 males and 402 females, living in 176 households. The sex ratio was 1,052 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.99%, with male literacy at 79.13% and female literacy at 52.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 313, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 87.

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

Nearby Villages of Makkhanpur

Makkhanpur 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 Makkhanpur

Makkhanpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Hathbandh, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nawagarh to Makkhanpur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Makkhanpur is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Makkhanpur

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

Health Facilities in Makkhanpur

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

FAQs about Makkhanpur