Makron - Ranikhet, Almora

Makron is a village situated in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranikhet and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Makdo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Makron village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Makron is 052425. The village covers a total geographical area of 59.21 hectares and falls under the 263645 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Makron village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Someshwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Makron

According to the 2011 Census, Makron village had a total population of 381 people, including 175 males and 206 females, living in 73 households. The sex ratio was 1,177 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.28%, with male literacy at 98.68% and female literacy at 68.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 43.

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

Nearby Villages of Makron

Makron 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 Makron

Makron is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Makron is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Makron is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Makron

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

Health Facilities in Makron

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

FAQs about Makron