Makarikuthar - Devendranagar, Panna

Makarikuthar is a village situated in the Devendranagar tehsil of Panna district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devendernagar and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Panna. Makarikuthar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Makarikuthar is 458864. The village covers a total geographical area of 501.3 hectares and falls under the 488333 pincode. Devendernagar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Makarikuthar

According to the 2011 Census, Makarikuthar village had a total population of 1,779 people, including 941 males and 838 females, living in 305 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 37.68%, with male literacy at 43.19% and female literacy at 31.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 101, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,348.

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

Nearby Villages of Makarikuthar

Makarikuthar 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 Makarikuthar

Makarikuthar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sagma, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devendernagar to Makarikuthar is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Panna to Makarikuthar is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Makarikuthar

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

Health Facilities in Makarikuthar

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

FAQs about Makarikuthar