Makhdumpur is a town and notified area in the Indian state of Bihar.
Demographics
According to the 2011 India census, Makhdumpur had a population of 260,154. Males constituted 134,863 of the population and females 125,291. Makhdumpur had an average literacy rate of 64.26 percent—higher than the national average of 59.5 percent—with male literacy at 86 percent and female literacy at 68 percent[clarification needed] but nowadays there has been an increase in schools and education in this area. In 2011. 18 percent of the population was under 6. 93.18% population is Hindu and 6.57% of Muslims live in Makhdumpur.
To facilitate the administration, Makhdumpur Block is further divided into 1 town and 117 villages. Nagar Panchayat Makhdumpur covers town area & 23 Gram Panchayat cover 117 villages of Makhdumpur Block.
Transport
The NH 83 Patna/Gaya highway passes through Makhdumpur. There are also 2 railway stations in the city.
Infrastructure
Makhdumpur Market is the most educated and influential village and supports a railway station, bus stand, police station, and referral hospital in close proximity. Makhdumpur, Kayamaganj, Paleya is nearby Market for daily use. Sukhdev Prasad Referral Hospital is govt. hospital with 24*7 support near the block.
Geography
It is situated between Gaya and Jehanabad in the Jehanabad district. It is about 60 km from Patna and 30 km from Gaya.
A river called Jamuna flows through the area but it is of almost no use as it is not suitable for agriculture.
A river called Dardha flows from the city. Approx 4 km south of the main city.
Barabar Caves is one of the most visited places in Makhdumpur. It is 11 km far from the main city. It contains lord shiva temple & caves that build 320 - 230 BC by King Ashoka. One of the oldest man-made cave in India.
Education
High School Makhdumpur, a BSEB affiliated boys school up to class 10th.
Project Kanya High School Makhdumpur, a BSEB affiliated girls school up to class 10th.
KLS Adarsh High School a BSEB affiliated Co-Ed school up to class 10th.
KLS Public School ( CBSE affiliated school)
Middle School Makhdumpur BSEB Up to Class 8
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Makhdumpur
