Makri - Siana, Bulandshahr

Makri is a village situated in the Siana tehsil of Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Siana and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Bulandshahr. Makri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Makri is 120889. The village covers a total geographical area of 782.27 hectares and falls under the 203403 pincode. Bugrasi is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Makri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Makri

According to the 2011 Census, Makri village had a total population of 5,052 people, including 2,667 males and 2,385 females, living in 920 households. The sex ratio was 894 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.45%, with male literacy at 86.18% and female literacy at 55.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,007.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population5,0522,6672,385
Child Population (0–6 yrs)755410345
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,007524483
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population3,0701,9451,125
Illiterate Population1,9827221,260

Nearby Villages of Makri

Makri 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)
KriyawaliNorth-East1.77 km
DhaniyawaliNorth2.38 km
KachrautSouth-East2.58 km
RanapurNorth-West2.63 km
BarhanaEast2.72 km
GirauraSouth-West3.02 km
BigraonWest3.30 km
ThaunaSouth4.08 km
GasupurSouth-East4.18 km
HajipurNorth4.18 km

Transport and Connectivity of Makri

Makri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Garhmuktesar Br, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bugrasi to Makri is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bulandshahr to Makri is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Makri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Makri

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within <1 km

FAQs about Makri

Where is Makri located?

Makri village is located in Siana Tehsil, Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Makri?

Makri is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Makri?

The pincode of Makri is 203403.

What is the population of Makri?

Makri had a total population of 5,052, including 2,667 males and 2,385 females.

How many households are there in Makri?

Makri had 920 households.

What is the literacy rate in Makri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Makri was 71.45%. Male literacy was 86.18% and female literacy was 55.15%.