Makoa - Murarai - I, Birbhum

Makoa is a village situated in the Murarai - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murarai and around 85.1 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Mahurapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Makoa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Makoa is 316021. The village covers a total geographical area of 328.72 hectares and falls under the 731222 pincode. Pakur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Makoa

As per Census 2011, Makoa village has a total population of 2,668 people, consisting of 1,344 males and 1,324 females. The village has 539 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 473 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,118 literate and 1,550 illiterate residents. Additionally, 624 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Makoa are given below:

Nearby Villages of Makoa

Makoa 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 Makoa

Makoa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Banshlai Bridge, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pakur to Makoa is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Makoa is about 85.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Makoa

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

Health Facilities in Makoa

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

FAQs about Makoa