Makhinga village, Palsana taluka | Pincode 394315

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Urmilaben Rajubhai Rathod

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LGD code: 524250
Pincode: 394315
Post office: Palsana (Surat)
Population: 874
Households: 248
Literacy rate: 59.5%
Sex ratio: 925 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 465
Distance to district centre: 73 km
Distance to mandal centre: 41 km
Distance to Gandhinagar: 240 km
Distance to Mumbai: 223 km
Nearest railway station: Bagumra · 8 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Hardik Clinic · <1 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Makhinga compares

By population, Makhinga ranks #35 of 46 villages in Palsana mandal.

Literacy rate

59.5%

−8.6% vs mandal average

Makhinga: 59.5%
Palsana mandal: 68.1%
Surat district: 75.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

925

+62 vs mandal average

Makhinga: 925
Palsana mandal: 863

Household size

people per home

3.5

−0.8 vs mandal average

Makhinga: 3.5
Palsana mandal: 4.3

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Makhinga at a glance

Makhinga is a village of 874 people in 248 households (Census 2011) in Palsana taluka, Surat district, Gujarat, the 35th-largest of 46 villages in Palsana taluka. Literacy is 60%, 9 points below the taluka average of 68% and the sex ratio is 925 women per 1,000 men. It lies 73 km from the Surat district centre, 1 km from Palsana, the nearest town, 8 km from Bagumra railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 394315, served by Palsana (Surat) post office; the LGD village code is 524250. Mapped within or next to the village: primary health centre. The sarpanch is Urmilaben Rajubhai Rathod, and the village votes in Mangrol assembly constituency, represented by MLA Ganpatsinh Vasava. The population is estimated at 1,030 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Makhinga · this village	874	60%	—
Palsana · Palsana	10,945	75%	1.1 km NW
Palsana · Kalol Gandhinagar	4,180	70%	1.1 km NW
Palsana · Pardi	3,350	72%	1.1 km NW
Ena · Palsana	3,777	67%	5.6 km E
Simlak · Jalalpore	1,388	69%	6 km SW
Vanz · Chorasi	2,444	74%	8.8 km W

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Makhinga

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 24
Power hours (winter): 24
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: NAVSARI
Distance to nearest town (km): 18
Distance to district HQ (km): 28
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 3
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): MAKHINGA
Total area (ha): 451.85
Irrigated area (ha): 350
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Makhinga

LGD code: 524250
Pincode: 394315
Post office: Palsana (Surat)
Population (Census 2011): 874
Population (projected 2026): 1,030
Households: 248
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 925
Literacy rate: 59.5%
Coordinates: 21.08112°N, 72.98766°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Bardoli
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Mangrol
Member of Parliament: Parbhubhai Vasava
Member of Legislative Assembly: Ganpatsinh Vasava
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Urmilaben Rajubhai Rathod
Block / Mandal: Palsana
Nearest PHC: Hardik Clinic (0.2 km)

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Surat district level

Then & Now

Makhinga — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

874

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

1,030

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

248

Census 2011 baseline

+17.7%

Households · 2026

292

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 874Census 2011
Households: 248Census 2011
Literacy rate: 59.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 925 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,0302026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 2922026 projection
Active job cards: 66,835MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 31,923MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 4,91,67,754ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 890NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 84.2%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.3%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 82.0%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 69.0%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 100.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Surat district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 5,68,624PMAY-G · 5,68,624 of 9,02,354 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Surat district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,60,046Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Surat district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Notable places in Makhinga

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

5 places mapped

PHC· 2
Hospital· 2
Restaurant· 1

Healthcare

PHC · clinic
Hardik Clinic
📍 163 m awayOSM
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Hospital
Sneh Hospital
📍 455 m awayOSM
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PHC · clinic
Gayatrikrupa Homeopathic Clinic
📍 464 m awayOSM
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Hospital
Shivansh Maternity Hospital
📍 794 m awayOSM
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Commerce

Restaurant
Hotel Sabar
📍 1.1 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Makhinga

Mandal centre

Palsana · ≈ 41 km

≈ 1 h 24 min by car · 1 h 40 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Surat · ≈ 73 km

≈ 2 h 30 min by car · 2 h 58 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,945 people

Palsana · ≈ 1.1 km

≈ 2 min by car · 3 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Gandhinagar240 kmcapital
Mumbai223 km
Hyderabad709 km
Delhi939 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationBagumra8 km
Bus stopBus Stop17 km
Hospital / PHCHardik Clinic<1 km
ATM / bankFederal Bank1 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil2 km
CollegeAmbaba Commerce College13 km
Police stationDigital Printer19 km

Nearest to the village

Health centre: Hardik Clinicunder 1 km

Village amenities · Census 2011 / OpenStreetMap within 2 km

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What is the pincode of Makhinga?

The pincode of Makhinga, Palsana taluka, Surat district, Gujarat is 394315. The post office is Palsana (Surat).

Which post office delivers to Makhinga?

Mail for Makhinga is delivered through Palsana (Surat) post office, pincode 394315, in Palsana taluka, Surat district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Makhinga located?

Makhinga is a village in Palsana taluka of Surat district, Gujarat, India.

What is the population of Makhinga as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Makhinga village has a population of 874 across 248 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Makhinga?

The current sarpanch of Makhinga gram panchayat is Urmilaben Rajubhai Rathod.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Makhinga in?

Makhinga falls under the Bardoli Lok Sabha constituency (PC #23) of Gujarat.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Makhinga in?

Makhinga falls under the Mangrol assembly constituency (AC #156) of Gujarat.

What is the literacy rate in Makhinga?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Makhinga village is 59.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Makhinga?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Makhinga village is 925 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Makhinga?

The nearest health facility to Makhinga is Hardik Clinic (~163 m).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Makhinga?

12 schemes currently match residents of Makhinga, including Mukhya Mantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana (MYSY), Vahli Dikri Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Makhinga from Surat district centre?

Makhinga is approximately 73 km (straight-line) from the centre of Surat district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Makhinga?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Makhinga village is 524250.

Which is the nearest town to Makhinga?

Palsana (population 10,945, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 1 km from Makhinga in a straight line.

How big is Makhinga compared to other villages in Palsana taluka?

Makhinga ranks 35 of 46 villages in Palsana taluka by Census 2011 population (874 residents).

How far is Makhinga from Gandhinagar?

Makhinga is about 240 km from Gandhinagar in a straight line (the state capital of Gujarat); by road expect roughly 312 km.

How far is Makhinga from Mumbai?

Makhinga is about 223 km from Mumbai in a straight line; by road expect roughly 290 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Makhinga?

Bagumra is the nearest railway station to Makhinga, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Makhinga?

Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Makhinga, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 23 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Makhinga?

Hardik Clinic is the nearest hospital or health centre to Makhinga, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Makhinga?

Federal Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Makhinga, about 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 2 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Makhinga?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Makhinga, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 2 km.

Who is the MLA of Makhinga?

Makhinga falls under Mangrol assembly constituency (AC 156). The sitting MLA is Ganpatsinh Vasava (BJP).

Who is the MP for Makhinga?

Makhinga is in Bardoli Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Parbhubhai Vasava (BJP).

What is the population of Makhinga in 2026?

Makhinga is estimated at 1,030 people in 2026, up about 18% from 874 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Makhinga in?

Gujarat falls in the Gujarat Plains and Hills zone (cotton, groundnut, wheat, bajra) of the ICAR classification; Makhinga in Surat district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Makhinga?

Urmilaben Rajubhai Rathod is the sarpanch of Makhinga gram panchayat, Palsana taluka. See the sarpanch list of Palsana taluka for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-12
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)