Makhdum

Makhdum is a village located in Ranbir Singh Pora tehsil of Jammu district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 3km away from sub-district headquarter R.s.pora (tehsildar office) and 26km away from district headquarter Jammu. As per 2009 stats, Chak Baja is the gram panchayat of Makhdum village.

Here you can discover what makes Makhdum unique in its vibrant Ranbir Singh Pora-Jammu region. You’ll see Makhdum’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 Makhdum

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Makhdum is 006110. The village spans a total geographical area of 33.2 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 181111. R.s.pora is nearest town to Makhdum village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 3km away.

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

Google Map of Makhdum

Population of Makhdum

According to the 2011 Census, Makhdum has a total population of about 149, with approximately 71 males and 78 females. The sex ratio is around 1098 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 15 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 78.52%, with male literacy at about 85.92% and female literacy near 71.79%. There are around 32 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Makhdum's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Makhdum

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

Nearby Villages of Makhdum

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Makhdum