Makka - Peshrar, Lohardaga

Makka is a village situated in the Peshrar subdivision of Lohardaga district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Peshrar and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Lohardaga. Siram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Makka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Makka is 362933. The village covers a total geographical area of 850 hectares and falls under the 835302 pincode. Latehar is the nearest town.

Makka village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lohardaga Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Makka

According to the 2011 Census, Makka village had a total population of 566 people, including 288 males and 278 females, living in 105 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.11%, with male literacy at 58.26% and female literacy at 41.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 506.

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

Nearby Villages of Makka

Makka 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 Makka

Makka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Richughutu, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Lohardaga to Makka is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Makka

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

Health Facilities in Makka

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

FAQs about Makka