Makanpura - Sailana, Ratlam

Makanpura is a village situated in the Sailana tehsil of Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sailana and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Ratlam. Sakrawada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Makanpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Makanpura is 470468. The village covers a total geographical area of 54.04 hectares and falls under the 457550 pincode. Sailana is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Makanpura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Makanpura

As per Census 2011, Makanpura village has a total population of 136 people, consisting of 70 males and 66 females. The village has 26 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 23 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 67 literate and 69 illiterate residents. Additionally, 136 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1367066
Child Population (0–6 yrs)231112
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1367066
Literate Population674225
Illiterate Population692841

Nearby Villages of Makanpura

Makanpura 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)
BhadaEast1.30 km
DeogarahNorth-West1.51 km
SakrawadaWest1.78 km
Semal KhedaNorth1.86 km
MadhopuraNorth-West2.04 km
BherughataEast2.51 km
JunapaniSouth2.62 km
NayapadaSouth-West2.72 km
BhurighatiSouth2.82 km
Amaliyapada WalabidEast2.91 km

Transport and Connectivity of Makanpura

Makanpura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dr. R K Nagar, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sailana to Makanpura is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratlam to Makanpura is about 32 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 Makanpura

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

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

Health Facilities in Makanpura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Makanpura

Where is Makanpura located?

Makanpura village is located in Sailana Tehsil, Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Makanpura?

The Gram Panchayat of Makanpura is Sakrawada.

What is the pincode of Makanpura?

The pincode of Makanpura is 457550.

What is the population of Makanpura?

Makanpura has a total population of 136, including 70 males and 66 females.

How many households are there in Makanpura?

There are 26 households in Makanpura.

What is the literacy rate in Makanpura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Makanpura is 49.26%. Male literacy is 60.00% and female literacy is 37.88%.