Makranpur - Kannad, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Makranpur is a village situated in the Kannad tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 1 km from Kannad and around 60 km from Aurangabad. Makranpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Makranpur is 548337. The village covers a total geographical area of 295.14 hectares and falls under the 431103 pincode. Kannad is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

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

Population of Makranpur

As per Census 2011, Makranpur village has a total population of 2,771 people, consisting of 1,432 males and 1,339 females. The village has 522 households and a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males. There are 421 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,724 literate and 1,047 illiterate residents. Additionally, 231 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 214 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,7711,4321,339
Child Population (0–6 yrs)421221200
Scheduled Castes (SC)231121110
Scheduled Tribes (ST)214107107
Literate Population1,7241,017707
Illiterate Population1,047415632

Nearby Villages of Makranpur

Makranpur 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)
Rail NavadiSouth-West2.76 km
NarsingpurNorth-East3.12 km
VitthalpurSouth-East3.19 km
MalpurSouth-East3.47 km
RithiNorth-East4.18 km
AndhanerNorth-West4.20 km
DongaonSouth-East4.25 km
Hiwarkheda (gautala)North5.00 km
PalasgaonSouth-West5.04 km
BahirgaonSouth-East5.32 km

Transport and Connectivity of Makranpur

Makranpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chalisgaon Jn, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.3 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kannad to Makranpur is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Makranpur is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Makranpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Makranpur

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

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

FAQs about Makranpur

Where is Makranpur located?

Makranpur village is located in Kannad Tehsil, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Makranpur?

Makranpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Makranpur?

The pincode of Makranpur is 431103.

What is the population of Makranpur?

Makranpur has a total population of 2,771, including 1,432 males and 1,339 females.

How many households are there in Makranpur?

There are 522 households in Makranpur.

What is the literacy rate in Makranpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Makranpur is 62.22%. Male literacy is 71.02% and female literacy is 52.80%.