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Makhu is a town and a nagar panchayat in Ferozepur district in Indian state of Punjab.
Geography
Makhu has an average elevation of 201 metres (659 feet).[1] This town is located near the edge of Harike Sanctuary. It is 5 km away from the confluence of Satluj and Beas rivers.
Demographics
Template:As of India census,[2] Makhu had a population of 12,173. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Makhu has an average literacy rate of 61%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 65%, and female literacy is 56%. In Makhu, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Politics
The town is a part of Zira Assembly Constituency, and Naresh Kataria is the MLA elected in 2022.
Transport
- Railway
The town has namesake Makhu Railway station which provides connectivity to major cities of Firozpur, Ludhiana and Jalandhar.
- Road
Makhu is connected to rest of Punjab and nation through three national highways.
Major Healthcare ServicesTemplate:Cn
- Wadhwa Hardware StoreTemplate:Cn
- Wahi Medical StoreTemplate:Cn
- Kalra HospitalTemplate:Cn
- City Hospital MakhuTemplate:Cn
- Civil Hospital MakhuTemplate:Cn
- Medicare hospitalTemplate:Cn