Makhu

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Coordinates: 31.1° N 75.0° E

Makhu

Makhu
State
 - District(s)
Punjab (India)
 - Firozpur
Coordinates 31.1° N 75.0° E
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 31.1° N 75.0° E[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.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Makhu