Markel

Block / Tehsil Jagdalpur
District Bastar
State Chhattisgarh

About Markel

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Markel village is 449053. Markel village is located in Jagdalpur tehsil of Bastar district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 15km away from Jagdalpur, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Markel village. As per 2009 stats, Markel village is also a gram panchayat.

The total geographical area of village is 1385.03 hectares. Markel has a total population of 3,845 peoples, out of which male population is 1,919 while female population is 1,926. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1003 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of markel village is 52.30% out of which 62.64% males and 42.00% females are literate. There are about 1,023 houses in markel village. Pincode of markel village locality is 494001.

Jagdalpur is nearest town to markel village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

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Population of Markel

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 3,845 1,919 1,926
Children (0-6) 528 266 262
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1 1 N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1,595 779 816
Literate Population 2,011 1,202 809
Illiterate Population 1,834 717 1,117

Connectivity of Markel

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within village

Nearby Villages of Markel

Frequently Asked Questions about Markel

Where is Markel located?

Markel village is situated in Jagdalpur Tehsil, within the Bastar district of Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Markel?

Markel serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.

What is the pincode of Markel?

The pincode of Markel is 494001, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Markel as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Markel is 3,845, with 1,919 males and 1,926 females.

How many households are there in Markel as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Markel village has a total of 1,023 households.

What is the literacy rate in Markel as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Markel is 52.30%. The male literacy rate is 62.64%, while the female literacy rate is 42.00%.