Makrara - Kolaras, Shivpuri

Makrara is a village situated in the Kolaras tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kolaras and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Makrara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Makrara is 455854. The village covers a total geographical area of 437.39 hectares and falls under the 473774 pincode. Kolaras is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Makrara

As per Census 2011, Makrara village has a total population of 992 people, consisting of 512 males and 480 females. The village has 195 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 158 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 500 literate and 492 illiterate residents. Additionally, 204 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 120 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Makrara

Makrara 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 Makrara

Makrara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kolaras, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kolaras to Makrara is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Makrara is about 40 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 Makrara

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

Health Facilities in Makrara

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

FAQs about Makrara