Makrar

Makrar is a village located in Tarakeswar subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 5.6km away from sub-district headquarter Tarakeswar (tehsildar office) and 48.4km away from district headquarter Chinsura. As per 2009 stats, Talpur is the gram panchayat of Makrar village.

Here you can discover what makes Makrar unique in its vibrant Tarakeswar-Hugli region. You’ll see Makrar’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Makrar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Makrar is 324455. The village spans a total geographical area of 135.75 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 712401. Tarakeswar is nearest town to Makrar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.

When it comes to local governance, Makrar village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Tarakeswar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Arambag Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Makrar

Population of Makrar

According to the 2011 Census, Makrar has a total population of about 2,133, with approximately 1,137 males and 996 females. The sex ratio is around 875 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 146 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 210 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 31. The overall literacy rate is approximately 80.54%, with male literacy at about 86.54% and female literacy near 73.69%. There are around 463 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Makrar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Makrar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Makrar. As per the 2011 stats, Makrar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Makrar

Knowing the nearby villages of Makrar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Makrar.

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