Village code 506590

Makhel Village, Rapar Taluka: Map, PIN Code and Population

Makhel is a village in Rapar Taluka, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Kachchh district, Gujarat. This page gives the village map, PIN code, population, village code, gram panchayat, public facilities, roads, water, power, land use and nearby village links in one place.

Makhel village map in Gujarat
Makhel village map image for Rapar Taluka, Gujarat.

Village Overview

Makhel is a village in Rapar Taluka, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Kachchh district, Gujarat. For Makhel, the population is 1,178, PIN code is 370155 and Census village code is 506590. Use this page to understand the basic location, Census village data, public services and nearby villages before checking official records.

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Source year

Census 2011 for population and village code, with public village directory data for facilities

Important note

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Quick Facts

Quick facts for Makhel village
Village code506590
PIN code370155
Population1,178
Households249
Area1,838.10 ha / 18.38 sq. km / 4,542 acres
Population density64 people per sq. km
Sex ratio925 females per 1,000 males
Nearest townRapar (23 km)
Current stateGujarat
Census 2011 stateGujarat
Current districtKachchh
Census 2011 districtKachchh

Postal and PIN Code Details

The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 370155. This helps users verify the postal area for Makhel, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.

Postal details for Makhel village
PIN code370155
Post offices linked with this PINMakhel BO, Adesar SO, Bhutakia BO, Fatehgadh BO, Ghanithar BO, and Hamirpar BO
Best matching post officeMakhel BO (Branch office)
Delivery office records12
Postal districtKachchh
Postal stateGujarat
Postal divisionKutch Division
Postal circleGujarat Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

Location and Administration

Makhel comes under Makhel gram panchayat and Rapar C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Rapar Taluka, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The taluka headquarters is Rapar at 23 km. The Census district headquarters, Bhuj, is 160 km away.

Administrative details for Makhel
Current stateGujarat
Census 2011 stateGujarat
Current districtKachchh
Census 2011 districtKachchh
State code24
District code468
Taluka / Census sub-district code3723
Gram panchayat code65
C.D. Block code2
Block panchayat code2

Population Profile

The population details below are from Census 2011 village records. They help you understand the size of Makhel village and its household count.

Total population

1,178 residents in 249 households

Male population

612

Female population

566

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: 249; Scheduled Tribes: Not reported

SC male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

ST male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

Schools and Education

This section shows school facilities reported in the public village directory. School counts follow Census village directory rules. A composite school may be counted under more than one level, such as primary, middle and secondary. If a school count is not reported, confirm the latest local school details before admission or travel.

Government pre-primary school

Not available in village

Private pre-primary school

Not available in village

Government primary school

Available; count: 1

Private primary school

Not available in village

Middle school

Not available in village

Secondary school

Not available in village

Senior secondary school

Not available in village

Vocational / ITI training

Not available in village

Arts and science degree college

Not available in village

Health Facilities

Health facilities are Census-reported facilities such as CHC, PHC, sub-centre, dispensary, mobile health clinic, ASHA worker and medicine shop. They are not real-time service guarantees. Health records can change over time, so use this list as a starting point and confirm the latest service availability locally.

Health facilities reported for Makhel
ASHA workerAvailable

Connectivity and Public Services

An all-weather road means the village approach was reported as usable in fair and foul weather. Pucca, kuchha, WBM and footpath are separate Census road categories. Mobile coverage means the village was treated as having access when mobile service was available to at least some residents under Census reporting practice. These details also show bus, railway, banking, post office and public service availability reported for the village.

Connectivity and public services for Makhel
Public bus serviceAvailable
Private bus serviceNot available in village
Railway stationNot available in village
National highwayAvailable
State highwayNot available in village
Major district roadAvailable
Black topped roadAvailable
All-weather roadAvailable
Post officeNot available in village
Village PIN code facilityAvailable
Mobile phone coverageAvailable
CSC / internet cafeAvailable
ATMNot available in village
Commercial bankNot available in village
Cooperative bankNot available in village
Agricultural credit societyNot available in village
PDS shopAvailable
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village
Weekly haatNot available in village
Self-help groupAvailable
Anganwadi centreAvailable
Assembly polling stationAvailable
Birth and death registration officeAvailable
Daily newspaper supplyAvailable
Sports fieldNot available in village
Public libraryNot available in village
Public reading roomNot available in village

Water, Sanitation and Power

Drinking water sources are Census categories such as treated tap water, untreated tap water, covered or uncovered well, hand pump, tube well, spring, river, canal, tank, pond or lake. Power availability means electricity was reported as available for the stated use. It does not mean uninterrupted electricity or current connection status.

Water, sanitation and power details for Makhel
Treated tap waterNot available in village
Untreated tap waterAvailable
Hand pumpAvailable
Tube wells / boreholesNot available in village
Closed drainageNot available in village
Open drainageNot available in village
Total sanitation campaign coverageNot available in village
Domestic power supplyAvailable
Agriculture power supplyAvailable
Commercial power supplyAvailable
Summer domestic power24 hours per day
Winter domestic power24 hours per day

Agriculture and Land Use

Land-use area is reported in hectares using Census village directory land-use categories such as net area sown, irrigated area, forest, fallow land and non-agricultural use. This is useful for general village research, farming context and local area study.

Agriculture and land-use records for Makhel
Net area sown1,155.68 hectares
Irrigated area20.73 hectares
Unirrigated area1,134.95 hectares
Wells / tube wells irrigated area20.73 hectares
Non-agricultural area19 hectares
Main cropPearlmillet/Bajra
Second cropCastor
Third cropSorghum

Nearby Facility Clues

When a facility is not available inside the village, Census records may give the nearest place or distance range where the facility is available.

Nearest facility clues for Makhel
Middle schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Adesar, 5-10 km away.
Secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Adesar, 5-10 km away.
Senior secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Rapar, more than 10 km away.
Railway stationNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.
Post officeNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.
Commercial bankNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.
ATMNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 0 km.
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.

How to Reach Makhel

Rapar (23 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Rapar is the sub-district headquarters. Use the Google Map above to plan a route. Before travel, check the latest bus, railway and road options from local sources.

Travel and connectivity details for Makhel
Nearest major townRapar (23 km)
Taluka headquartersRapar (23 km)
Public bus serviceAvailable
Railway station in villageNot available in village
All-weather roadAvailable

Source-Year Notes

Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed. Facility meanings follow District Census Handbook village directory concepts. Local names such as Taluka, district and gram panchayat may differ from current government records.

For simple meanings of Census village directory terms, see the Census 2011 village directory definitions.

Additional Facilities Reported

This compact snapshot summarizes public village facility records for Makhel. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Makhel
Govt Primary SchoolAvailable; 1
Tap Water UntreatedAvailable
Tap Water Untreated Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tap Water Untreated Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Uncovered WellAvailable
Uncovered Well Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Uncovered Well Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Hand PumpAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Tank Pond LakeAvailable
Tank Pond Lake Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tank Pond Lake Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Sub Post OfficeAvailable
Telephone LandlinesAvailable
Mobile Phone CoverageAvailable
Internet Cafes / Common Service Centre (CSC)Available
Public Bus ServiceAvailable
TaxiAvailable
VansAvailable
TractorsAvailable
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine DrivenAvailable
Carts Drivens by AnimalsAvailable
National HighwayAvailable
Black Topped (Pucca) RoadAvailable
Gravel Kuchha RoadsAvailable
All Weather RoadAvailable
FoothpathAvailable
Self Help Group SHGAvailable
Public Distribution System PDS ShopAvailable
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi CentreAvailable
Nutritional Centres OthersAvailable
ASHAAvailable
Daily Newspaper SupplyAvailable
Assembly Polling StationAvailable
Birth and Death Registration OfficeAvailable

How to Use Survey Number and Map Details

Use the village code, district, taluka, gram panchayat, PIN code and nearest town details as reference points when searching government land records. For ownership, mutation, survey number, legal boundary and plot-level decisions, check the latest record with the revenue department or official land records portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Makhel village located?

Makhel is located in Rapar Taluka, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Kachchh.

Which Taluka is Makhel in?

Makhel is in Rapar Taluka. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.

Which district is Makhel in?

District: Kachchh.

What is the village code of Makhel?

The Census village code of Makhel is 506590.

What is the PIN code of Makhel?

The PIN code reported for Makhel is 370155.

What is the population of Makhel?

Makhel has 1,178 residents in 249 households as per Census 2011.

Which gram panchayat is Makhel part of?

Makhel comes under Makhel gram panchayat.

Which is the nearest town to Makhel?

The nearest statutory town to Makhel is Rapar (23 km).

Which crops are grown in Makhel?

The main crops reported for Makhel are Pearlmillet, Bajra, Castor, and Sorghum.

What land-use details are available for Makhel?

Land-use details for Makhel include net area sown: 1,155.68 hectares, irrigated area: 20.73 hectares, and unirrigated area: 1,134.95 hectares.

Is there a government primary school in Makhel?

Government primary school status for Makhel is available in the village.

Is public bus service available in Makhel?

Public bus service is available in the village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Makhel?

Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.

What is the total area of Makhel?

The total geographical area of Makhel is 1,838.10 hectares.

How many households are in Makhel?

Makhel has 249 households as per Census 2011.

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