Markud

Markud is a village located in Bhopalpattnam tehsil of Bijapur district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 119km away from sub-district headquarter Bhopalpattanam (tehsildar office) and 72km away from district headquarter Bijapur. As per 2009 stats, Kerpe is the gram panchayat of Markud village.

Here you can discover what makes Markud unique in its vibrant Bhopalpattnam-Bijapur region. You’ll see Markud’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Markud

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Markud is 450678. The village spans a total geographical area of 1461.03 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 494661. Bhopalpattanam is nearest town to Markud village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 119km away.

When it comes to local governance, Markud village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bijapur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bastar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Markud

Population of Markud

According to the 2011 Census, Markud has a total population of about 97, with approximately 44 males and 53 females. The sex ratio is around 1204 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 27 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 97. The overall literacy rate is approximately 4.12%, with male literacy at about 6.82% and female literacy near 1.89%. There are around 19 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Markud's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Markud

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Markud. As per the 2011 stats, Markud had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Markud

Knowing the nearby villages of Markud helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Markud.

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