Makni - Mukhed, Nanded

Makni is a village situated in the Mukhed tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mukhed and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Makni village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Makni is 545550. The village covers a total geographical area of 395 hectares and falls under the 431715 pincode. Mukhed is the nearest town, located about 28 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 Mukhed Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nanded Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Makni

According to the 2011 Census, Makni village had a total population of 1,163 people, including 601 males and 562 females, living in 242 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.95%, with male literacy at 82.82% and female literacy at 60.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 551, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 37.

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, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Udgir, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mukhed to Makni is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Makni is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 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