Markatola - Charama, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Markatola is a village situated in the Charama tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Charama and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Markatola village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Markatola is 447461. The village covers a total geographical area of 980.87 hectares and falls under the 494337 pincode. Charama is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Markatola

According to the 2011 Census, Markatola village had a total population of 1,107 people, including 528 males and 579 females, living in 251 households. The sex ratio was 1,097 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.04%, with male literacy at 91.79% and female literacy at 69.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 50, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 834.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Markatola

Markatola 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 Markatola

Markatola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Charama to Markatola is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Markatola is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Markatola

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

Health Facilities in Markatola

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

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