Markanar - Bande, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Markanar is a village situated in the Bande tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 32 km from Pakhanjur and around 157 km from Kanker. Asebeda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Markanar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Markanar is 448350. The village covers a total geographical area of 527.67 hectares and falls under the 494777 pincode. Pakhanjur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Markanar

As per Census 2011, Markanar village has a total population of 267 people, consisting of 129 males and 138 females. The village has 45 households and a sex ratio of 1,069 females per 1,000 males. There are 55 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 98 literate and 169 illiterate residents. Additionally, 267 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Markanar

Markanar 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 Markanar

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Markanar. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pakhanjur to Markanar is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Markanar is about 157 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Markanar

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

Health Facilities in Markanar

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

FAQs about Markanar