Makhror

Makhror is a village located in Jawalamukhi tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 76km away from district headquarter Jawalamukhi. Jawalamukhi is the sub-district headquarter of Makhror village. As per 2009 stats, Dareen is the gram panchayat of Makhror village.

Here you can discover what makes Makhror unique in its vibrant Jawalamukhi-Kangra region. You’ll see Makhror’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 Makhror

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Makhror is 010580. The village spans a total geographical area of 63.55 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176036. Nadaun is nearest town to Makhror village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Makhror 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 Jawalamukhi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kangra Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Makhror

Population of Makhror

According to the 2011 Census, Makhror has a total population of about 247, with approximately 117 males and 130 females. The sex ratio is around 1111 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 40 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 110 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 73.68%, with male literacy at about 76.07% and female literacy near 71.54%. There are around 53 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Makhror's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Makhror

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

Nearby Villages of Makhror

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Makhror