Markamtola - Mohla, Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki

Markamtola is a village situated in the Mohla tehsil of Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from Mohla and around 83 km from Rajnandgaon. Mungadih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Markamtola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Markamtola is 441293. The village covers a total geographical area of 210.04 hectares and falls under the 491666 pincode. Ambagarh Chowki is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Markamtola village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mohala-manpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Markamtola

As per Census 2011, Markamtola village has a total population of 313 people, consisting of 153 males and 160 females. The village has 64 households and a sex ratio of 1,045 females per 1,000 males. There are 43 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 184 literate and 129 illiterate residents. Additionally, 38 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 153 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population313153160
Child Population (0–6 yrs)432320
Scheduled Castes (SC)381820
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1537578
Literate Population1849589
Illiterate Population1295871

Nearby Villages of Markamtola

Markamtola 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KatengatolaSouth1.12 km
MungadihNorth1.32 km
PaurjholaNorth-West1.73 km
Raysing SalheEast1.81 km
Mading Piding DhenuSouth-West2.13 km
Madingpiding BhursaSouth2.34 km
KattaparNorth-East2.44 km
GuhatolaSouth-East2.60 km
DumartolaEast2.61 km
MunjalNorth-West2.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Markamtola

Markamtola is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambagarh Chowki to Markamtola is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Markamtola is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Markamtola

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Markamtola

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Markamtola

Where is Markamtola located?

Markamtola village is located in Mohla Tehsil, Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Markamtola?

The Gram Panchayat of Markamtola is Mungadih.

What is the pincode of Markamtola?

The pincode of Markamtola is 491666.

What is the population of Markamtola?

Markamtola has a total population of 313, including 153 males and 160 females.

How many households are there in Markamtola?

There are 64 households in Markamtola.

What is the literacy rate in Markamtola?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Markamtola is 58.79%. Male literacy is 62.09% and female literacy is 55.63%.