Makni - Nilanga, Latur

Makni is a village situated in the Nilanga tehsil of Latur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nilanga and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Latur. Makni village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Makni is 560770. The village covers a total geographical area of 709.92 hectares and falls under the 413522 pincode. Nilanga is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Makni

According to the 2011 Census, Makni village had a total population of 1,969 people, including 1,003 males and 966 females, living in 444 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.61%, with male literacy at 79.66% and female literacy at 69.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 312, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Makni

Makni 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 Makni

Makni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kalgupur, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nilanga to Makni is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Latur to Makni is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Makni

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

Health Facilities in Makni

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

FAQs about Makni