Makaput - Kotpad, Koraput

Makaput is a village situated in the Kotpad tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotpad and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Chitra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Makaput village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Makaput is 428194. The village covers a total geographical area of 606 hectares and falls under the 764058 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Makaput

According to the 2011 Census, Makaput village had a total population of 1,568 people, including 786 males and 782 females, living in 350 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 18.84%, with male literacy at 25.00% and female literacy at 12.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 127, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,125.

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

Nearby Villages of Makaput

Makaput 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 Makaput

Public transport in the Makaput is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khadapa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Makaput is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Makaput is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Makaput

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

Health Facilities in Makaput

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

FAQs about Makaput