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). This town is located near the edge of Harike Sanctuary. It is 5 km away from the confluence of Satluj and Beas rivers.

Demographics

India census, Makhu had a population of 12,173. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Makhu has an average literacy rate of 88%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 87 percent, and female literacy is 89 percent In Makhu, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age. The table below shows the population of different religious groups in Makhu town, as of 2011 census.

Politics

The town is a part of Zira Assembly Constituency, and Naresh Kataria is the MLA elected in 2022.

Transport

The town has namesake Makhu Railway station which provides connectivity to major cities of Firozpur, Ludhiana and Jalandhar. Makhu is connected to rest of Punjab and nation through three national highways.

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