Makkhapur - Phulpur, Azamgarh

Makkhapur is a village situated in the Phulpur tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulpur and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Makkhapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Makkhapur is 194950. The village covers a total geographical area of 119.5 hectares and falls under the 223222 pincode. Phoolpur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Makkhapur

According to the 2011 Census, Makkhapur village had a total population of 1,528 people, including 764 males and 764 females, living in 214 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.61%, with male literacy at 84.09% and female literacy at 57.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 370.

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

Nearby Villages of Makkhapur

Makkhapur 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 Makkhapur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Makkhapur. The nearest railway station is Khorason Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phoolpur to Makkhapur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Makkhapur is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Makkhapur

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

Health Facilities in Makkhapur

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

FAQs about Makkhapur