Markachua

Markachua is a village located in Pakhanjur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Pakhanjur (tehsildar office) and 105km away from district headquarter Kanker. As per 2009 stats, Mandaghav is the gram panchayat of Markachua village.

Here you can discover what makes Markachua unique in its vibrant Pakhanjur-Uttar Bastar Kanker region. You’ll see Markachua’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 Markachua

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Markachua is 448470. The village spans a total geographical area of 47.82 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 491559. Pakhanjur is nearest town to Markachua village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

When it comes to local governance, Markachua 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 Antagarh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kanker Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Markachua

Population of Markachua

According to the 2011 Census, Markachua has a total population of about 163, with approximately 86 males and 77 females. The sex ratio is around 895 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 20 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 163. The overall literacy rate is approximately 15.95%, with male literacy at about 17.44% and female literacy near 14.29%. There are around 31 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Markachua's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Markachua

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

Nearby Villages of Markachua

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

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