Makri - Kharsia, Raigarh

Makri is a village situated in the Kharsia tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharsia and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Ghaghara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Makri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Makri is 435220. The village covers a total geographical area of 118.67 hectares and falls under the 496661 pincode. Kharsia is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Makri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kharsia Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Makri

As per Census 2011, Makri village has a total population of 587 people, consisting of 295 males and 292 females. The village has 158 households and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males. There are 62 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 436 literate and 151 illiterate residents. Additionally, 53 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Makri are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population587295292
Child Population (0–6 yrs)622834
Scheduled Castes (SC)532825
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1-1
Literate Population436243193
Illiterate Population1515299

Nearby Villages of Makri

Makri 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Ratan MahkaNorth0.97 km
Gopi MahkaNorth1.50 km
GhagharaWest1.67 km
SapiyaSouth1.78 km
BokrelSouth-West2.14 km
BhagodihNorth-West2.49 km
TelikotNorth-East2.60 km
AnjoripaliSouth-East2.69 km
Dumar BhanthaWest2.85 km
KhartalSouth-West3.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Makri

Makri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kharsia, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharsia to Makri is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Makri is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Makri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Makri

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Makri

Where is Makri located?

Makri village is located in Kharsia Tehsil, Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Makri?

The Gram Panchayat of Makri is Ghaghara.

What is the pincode of Makri?

The pincode of Makri is 496661.

What is the population of Makri?

Makri has a total population of 587, including 295 males and 292 females.

How many households are there in Makri?

There are 158 households in Makri.

What is the literacy rate in Makri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Makri is 74.28%. Male literacy is 82.37% and female literacy is 66.10%.