Makhu
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Makhu | |
State - District(s) |
Punjab (India) - Firozpur |
Coordinates | |
Area - Elevation |
- 201 m |
Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Population (2001) - Density |
12,173 - |
Makhu is a town and a nagar panchayat in Firozpur district in the Indian state of Punjab.
[edit] Geography
Makhu is located at [1]. It has an average elevation of 201 metres (659 feet).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India censusGRIndia, 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.