Markatola(Largaon) - Narharpur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Markatola(Largaon) is a village situated in the Narharpur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narharpur and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Markatola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Markatola(Largaon) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Markatola(Largaon) is 447940. The village covers a total geographical area of 845.72 hectares and falls under the 494333 pincode. Kanker is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Markatola(Largaon)

As per Census 2011, Markatola(Largaon) village has a total population of 1,393 people, consisting of 652 males and 741 females. The village has 287 households and a sex ratio of 1,136 females per 1,000 males. There are 162 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,042 literate and 351 illiterate residents. Additionally, 37 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 905 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Markatola(Largaon) are given below:

Nearby Villages of Markatola(Largaon)

Markatola(Largaon) 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(Largaon)

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Markatola(Largaon). The nearest railway station is Dhamtari, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanker to Markatola(Largaon) is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Markatola(Largaon)

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

Health Facilities in Markatola(Largaon)

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(Largaon) village are given below:

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