Makra Village
Makra is a revenue village in Ghaghra block, Gumla district, Jharkhand. It had a population of 334 in 59 households (Census 2011).
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334 souls. 59 homes.
Ghaghra block, Gumla district, Jharkhand.
Makra today
- Paddy(Common)₹1,800Pathalgaon APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Maize₹2,200Pathalgaon APMC · 12 Nov 2026
- Groundnut₹4,000Pathalgaon APMC · 11 Nov 2026
Happy Chhath Puja 2026 to every family of Makra, Ghaghra block, Gumla!
Chhath Puja 2026 in Makra
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Makra at a glance
A small village by the standards of Ghaghra block, Makra ranked 104th of 119 by population, with 334 people in 59 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 64.0%, level with Gumla district's 64.2% (Ghaghra block: 55.4%), while the sex ratio was 1,062 women per 1,000 men, above the district's 996. It falls under Chapka gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 835207. The village covers 219 hectares — about 2.2 km², or roughly 153 people per km² (Census 2011).
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Ghaghra Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- not reported for 2025-26 Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
Gram panchayat
Makra is in the Chapka gram panchayat.
Other villages in Chapka
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Makra compares
By population, Makra ranks #104 of 119 inhabited villages in Ghaghra block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Makra ranks
| Ranked by | Makra | In Gumla district | In Jharkhand | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 334 | 815 of 942 | 19,875 of 29,393 (tied)above 32% | 765 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 59 | 820 of 942 (tied) | 20,569 of 29,393 (tied)above 29% | 136 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 64.0% | 431 of 942 (tied) | 11,056 of 29,393 (tied)above 62% | 62.9% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 1,062 per 1,000 males | 145 of 942 (tied) | 4,610 of 29,372 (tied)above 84% | 994 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 5.66 per household | 334 of 942 (tied) | 8,074 of 29,393 (tied)above 72% | 5.42 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 152.9 per km² | 598 of 942 (tied) | 23,718 of 29,278 (tied)above 19% | 180.5 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 57.5% | 215 of 942 (tied) | 4,491 of 29,393 (tied)above 85% | 50.7% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Makra
In Gumla district
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- KulbirPalkot, Gumla433 people · 64.8% literate · 1,042 per 1,000 · 5.35 per householdCompare →
- PithartoliPalkot, Gumla247 people · 63.1% literate · 1,058 per 1,000 · 5.26 per householdCompare →
- MahundaSisai, Gumla565 people · 61.2% literate · 1,055 per 1,000 · 5.77 per householdCompare →
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Likeness is the distance between two villages' Census 2011 figures — population (log scale), literacy rate, sex ratio and household size — each scaled so no single figure dominates. It describes recorded demographics, not culture or community.
What Makra had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Power for homes Not available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 835207
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View all 120 →Makra — Census 2011 to estimated 2026
Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Jharkhand's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+24.2%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 334Census 2011
- Male / female
- 162 / 172
- Households
- 59
- People per home
- 5.7
- Literacy rate
- 64.0%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 192
- Work participation
- 57.5%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Makra on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Makra. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Makra · 23.0392° N, 84.5526° E
Electoral profile
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Write a postHealth & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Makra
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
Nearest health facilities we hold
No health facility within 25 km in our places data yet — not reported.
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Land records · official portal for Jharkhand
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- What you can look up
- Khata / khesra, register-II, mutation
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- Revenue, Registration and Land Reforms Department, Government of Jharkhand
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Essential services & places near Makra
Makra isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Ghaghra block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices279 in Gumla district
Bank · No map location — listed by district
GHAGHRA, CHANDNI CHOWK, BISHUNPUR, GUMLA DIST, JHARKHAND-835208.
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics24 in Gumla district
Schools & anganwadis1 in Gumla district
Temples2 in Gumla district
Churches3 in Gumla district
Other places of worship1 in Gumla district
Transport9 in Gumla district
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People often ask about Makra
Where is Makra located?
Makra is a village in Ghaghra block of Gumla district, Jharkhand, India.
Which district is Makra in?
Makra is in Gumla district of Jharkhand.
Which gram panchayat does Makra belong to?
Makra comes under the Chapka gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Makra?
The pincode of Makra, Ghaghra, Gumla is 835207.
What is the population of Makra?
As per the 2011 Census, Makra had a population of 334 (162 males and 172 females).
How many households are there in Makra?
Makra had 59 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Makra?
Makra covers about 219 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Makra?
The literacy rate of Makra was 64.0% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Makra?
Makra had 1,062 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which development block is Makra in?
Makra is in the Ghaghra development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Makra?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Makra is 375591 and its Census 2011 village code is 375591.
Which villages are near Makra?
Villages near Makra include Katkaia (about 18 km), Raidih (about 18 km), Chhatarpur (about 18 km), Tururma (about 19 km), Masgaon (about 19 km).
What is the population of Makra in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Makra's Census 2011 population of 334 by Jharkhand's official RGI projection (+24.2% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 410 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Makra?
The sarpanch of Makra has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for November: 13 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →No market in Gumla district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Pathalgaon APMC, Kotba APMC, Jashpur APMC, Jashpur district — about 94 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paddy(Common) · 1001 | Pathalgaon APMC | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,800 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Paddy(Common) · 1001 | Kotba APMC | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,800 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Maize · Deshi Red | Pathalgaon APMC | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Groundnut · Big (With Shell) | Pathalgaon APMC | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 11 Nov 2026 |
| Paddy(Common) · 1001 | Jashpur APMC | 2,370 | 2,370 | 2,370 | 11 Nov 2026 |
| Groundnut · Groundnut seed | Jashpur APMC | 4,500 | 4,500 | 4,500 | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Mahua · Mahua | Jashpur APMC | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Bamboo · Bamboo | Pathalgaon APMC | 200 | 200 | 200 | 31 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Makra's shops. Best mandi price near Makra →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
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