Makri

Makri is a village located in Naina Devi tehsil of Bilaspur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 77km away from district headquarter Swarghat. Swarghat is the sub-district headquarter of Makri village. As per 2009 stats, Makri village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Makri unique in its vibrant Naina Devi-Bilaspur region. You’ll see Makri’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Makri

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Makri is 019561. The village spans a total geographical area of 284.38 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 174201. Naina Devi is nearest town to Makri village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Makri village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sri naina Deviji Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Makri

Population of Makri

According to the 2011 Census, Makri has a total population of about 815, with approximately 434 males and 381 females. The sex ratio is around 877 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 109 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 234 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 70.92%, with male literacy at about 76.50% and female literacy near 64.57%. There are around 166 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Makri's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Makri

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Makri. As per the 2011 stats, Makri had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Makri

Knowing the nearby villages of Makri helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Makri.

Frequently Asked Questions about Makri