Makhu

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

?Makhu Punjab • India
Makhu
Coordinates: 31°06′N 75°00′E / 31.1, 75
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	• 201 m (659 ft)
District(s)	Firozpur
Population	12,173 (2001)

Coordinates: 31°06′N 75°00′E / 31.1, 75 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 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.

[edit] References

1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Makhu
2. ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.

lovely bauu.. ke saural