# Makhu, Firozpur (Punjab) – Town Population, History & Wards

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Town · Firozpur, Punjab 

# Makhu

Makhu is a town in Zira sub-district of Firozpur district, Punjab (nagar panchayat). The 2011 Census counted **14,658 people** in 2,861 households. Literacy was 71.6%.

- 14,658people (2011)
- 2,861households
- 71.6%literacy
- 13census wards

## Population of Makhu

■ Makhu · ■ Firozpur urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****71.6%**

**78.9%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****898**

**870

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****777**

**846

Working population ****32.8%**

**34.5%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Homes and amenities in Makhu

Of every 100 households in Makhu in 2011, 93 had electricity, 74 a toilet at home and 57 cooked with LPG; 76 had a mobile phone, 35 a two-wheeler and 9 a car.

■ Makhu · ■ Firozpur urban average

Electricity for lighting ****93%**

**98%

Toilet within the home ****74%**

**91%

No toilet (open defecation) ****26%**

**8%

Tap water ****32%**

**76%

Drinking water within premises ****78%**

**90%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****57%**

**75%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****34%**

**22%

Use banking services ****60%**

**62%

Television ****85%**

**86%

Mobile phone ****76%**

**78%

Computer with internet ****4%**

**6%

Two-wheeler ****35%**

**46%

Car / jeep / van ****9%**

**13%

None of these assets ****5%**

**5%

Own their home ****88%**

**82%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Houselisting and Housing Census – households by amenities and assets (HH-14)](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## What people in Makhu work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 3,314 (69%) · **■** Household industry 29 (1%) · **■** Farming 825 (17%) · **■** Marginal 643 (13%)

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## How has the population of Makhu changed?

From 12,175 in 2001 to 14,658 in 2011.

**2001

**2011

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Makhu in numbers and road distances

- Density1,914 per km²
- Growth 2001–201120.4%
- Annual rainfall698 mm
- Temperature range5 °C to 44 °C

### Road distances

- Chandigarh (state capital)205 km by road
- Ferozepur (district HQ)52 km by road
- MOGA (city of 1 lakh+)42 km by road
- Amritsar (city of 5 lakh+)65 km by road

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Services and economy in Makhu

### Civic services

- Pucca roads15 km
- DrainageOpen drains
- Flush toilets158
- Water storage275 kl
- Electricity — homes1,745

### Hospitals

- ●Allopathic hospitals1 · 8 beds · 3 doctors
- ●Alternative-medicine hospitals2 · 2 doctors
- ●Dispensaries1
- ●Veterinary hospitals1 · 1 doctors

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools4 govt · 11 private
- ●Senior secondary schools2 govt · 2 private

### Banks

- Nationalised banks4
- Co-operative banks1

**Main manufactured goods:** agriculture equipments, candles and wooden furniture.

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Hospitals, banks, ATMs and more in Makhu

- Hospitals1 in Makhu
- Banks7 in Makhu
- Petrol pumps1 in Makhu
- Schools1 in Makhu

Source: [Overture Maps Foundation places, release 2026-10-21.0 (CDLA-Permissive-2.0, Apache-2.0 or CC0 by source)](https://docs.overturemaps.org/attribution/).

## Makhu ward list (2011)

Ward (2011) People Households 

[Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/india/punjab/firozpur/zira/makhu/ward-1/) 1,028 201 

[Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/india/punjab/firozpur/zira/makhu/ward-2/) 1,050 213 

[Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/india/punjab/firozpur/zira/makhu/ward-3/) 1,045 215 

[Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/india/punjab/firozpur/zira/makhu/ward-4/) 998 194 

[Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/india/punjab/firozpur/zira/makhu/ward-5/) 1,062 221 

[Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/india/punjab/firozpur/zira/makhu/ward-6/) 869 154 

[Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/india/punjab/firozpur/zira/makhu/ward-7/) 1,140 211 

[Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/india/punjab/firozpur/zira/makhu/ward-8/) 1,307 262 

[Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/india/punjab/firozpur/zira/makhu/ward-9/) 1,089 207 

[Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/india/punjab/firozpur/zira/makhu/ward-10/) 1,286 240 

[Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/india/punjab/firozpur/zira/makhu/ward-11/) 1,182 245 

[Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/india/punjab/firozpur/zira/makhu/ward-12/) 1,392 273 

[Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/india/punjab/firozpur/zira/makhu/ward-13/) 1,210 225 

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

Census wards of 2011; municipal ward boundaries may have changed since.

## Know before you go: Makhu

- Time zoneUTC+5:30, no daylight saving · Asia/Kolkata
- CurrencyRupee (INR)
- Country calling code+91
- LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil
- Plug typesType C, D · 230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport (ATQ) · Amritsar70 km
- Halwara International Airport (HWR) · Halwara72 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 14.2 hours, sunrise around 05:25) and shortest in Dec (about 10.1 hours, sunrise around 07:20, sunset around 17:29).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Quick answers

- What is the population of Makhu?14,658 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Makhu in?Firozpur district, Punjab
- What was the population of Makhu in 2001?12,175
- How many wards does Makhu have?13 census wards (2011)
- What plug type is used in Makhu?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Makhu?Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport (ATQ), about 70 km in a straight line