Makaunia - Jaspur, Udham Singh Nagar
Makaunia is a village situated in the Jaspur tehsil of Udham Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaspur and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Rudrapur. Gulargoji serves as the Gram Panchayat for Makaunia village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Makaunia is 055701. The village covers a total geographical area of 94.95 hectares and falls under the 244712 pincode. Jaspur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.
Makaunia 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 Jaspur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nainital-Udhamsingh Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Makaunia
According to the 2011 Census, Makaunia village had a total population of 96 people, including 48 males and 48 females, living in 17 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.50%, with male literacy at 67.50% and female literacy at 67.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4.
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 Population | 96 | 48 | 48 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 54 | 27 | 27 |
| Illiterate Population | 42 | 21 | 21 |
Nearby Villages of Makaunia
Makaunia is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Makaunia
Public transport in the Makaunia is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaspur to Makaunia is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rudrapur to Makaunia is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Makaunia
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Makaunia village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Makaunia
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Makaunia village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Makaunia
Where is Makaunia located?
Makaunia village is located in Jaspur Tehsil, Udham Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Makaunia?
The Gram Panchayat of Makaunia is Gulargoji.
What is the pincode of Makaunia?
The pincode of Makaunia is 244712.
What is the population of Makaunia?
Makaunia had a total population of 96, including 48 males and 48 females.
How many households are there in Makaunia?
Makaunia had 17 households.
What is the literacy rate in Makaunia?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Makaunia was 67.50%. Male literacy was 67.50% and female literacy was 67.50%.