Markapal - Bhairamgarh, Bijapur

Markapal is a village situated in the Bhairamgarh tehsil of Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhairamgarh and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Bijapur. Bangoli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Markapal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Markapal is 451308. The village covers a total geographical area of 974.13 hectares and falls under the 494450 pincode. Bhairamgarh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Markapal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bijapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bastar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Markapal

As per Census 2011, Markapal village has a total population of 204 people, consisting of 95 males and 109 females. The village has 48 households and a sex ratio of 1,147 females per 1,000 males. There are 22 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2 literate and 202 illiterate residents. Additionally, 89 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Markapal are given below:

Nearby Villages of Markapal

Markapal is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Markapal

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Markapal. The nearest railway station is Kamalur, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhairamgarh to Markapal is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Markapal is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Markapal

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Markapal village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Markapal

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Markapal village are given below:

FAQs about Markapal