Makunda - Kailaras, Morena

Makunda is a village situated in the Kailaras tehsil of Morena district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kailaras and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Morena. Deepera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Makunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Makunda is 452600. The village covers a total geographical area of 134 hectares and falls under the 476224 pincode. Kailaras is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Makunda

As per Census 2011, Makunda village has a total population of 568 people, consisting of 315 males and 253 females. The village has 114 households and a sex ratio of 803 females per 1,000 males. There are 97 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 345 literate and 223 illiterate residents. Additionally, 76 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population568315253
Child Population (0–6 yrs)976037
Scheduled Castes (SC)764432
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211
Literate Population345229116
Illiterate Population22386137

Nearby Villages of Makunda

Makunda 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)
BudhheraNorth-East1.36 km
MadhopuraSouth-West1.64 km
DiperaNorth-West2.23 km
SikrodaNorth-East2.51 km
BaghroliSouth2.61 km
NarholiEast2.66 km
SyawataWest2.68 km
PiparauaWest2.69 km
ShekhpurWest3.76 km
MalibajanaSouth-West3.91 km

Transport and Connectivity of Makunda

Makunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sikroda, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kailaras to Makunda is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Morena to Makunda is about 38 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 Makunda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Makunda

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

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

FAQs about Makunda

Where is Makunda located?

Makunda village is located in Kailaras Tehsil, Morena district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Makunda?

The Gram Panchayat of Makunda is Deepera.

What is the pincode of Makunda?

The pincode of Makunda is 476224.

What is the population of Makunda?

Makunda has a total population of 568, including 315 males and 253 females.

How many households are there in Makunda?

There are 114 households in Makunda.

What is the literacy rate in Makunda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Makunda is 60.74%. Male literacy is 72.70% and female literacy is 45.85%.