Markanar

Markanar is a village located in Pakhanjur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 32km away from sub-district headquarter Pakhanjur (tehsildar office) and 157km away from district headquarter Kanker. As per 2009 stats, Asebeda is the gram panchayat of Markanar village.

Markanar has its own place in the vibrant Uttar Bastar Kanker region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Markanar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Markanar is 448350. The village spans a total geographical area of 527.67 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 495335. Pakhanjur is nearest town to Markanar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 32km away.

When it comes to local governance, Markanar 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.

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Population of Markanar

Below is a concise population overview of Markanar as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 267 129 138
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 55 26 29
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 267 129 138
Literate Population 98 54 44
Illiterate Population 169 75 94

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Markanar village:

  • The total population of Markanar village is around 267, including approximately 129 males and 138 females, with a sex ratio of 1069 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 55 children aged 0–6 years in Markanar village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Markanar village has 267 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Markanar village is about 36.70%, with male literacy at 41.86% and female literacy at 31.88%.
  • There are around 45 households in Markanar village.

Connectivity of Markanar

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Markanar

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

Vijaipur Bande Colony Govindpur Sawer Brajpur Mekawahi Shankar Nagar Radhapur Karkonda Padenga Tiralgarh

Frequently Asked Questions about Markanar

Where is Markanar located?
Markanar village is situated in Pakhanjur Tehsil, within the Uttar Bastar Kanker district of Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Markanar?
The Gram Panchayat of Markanar is Asebeda (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Markanar?
The pincode of Markanar is 495335, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Markanar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Markanar is 267, with 129 males and 138 females.
How many households are there in Markanar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Markanar village has a total of 45 households.
What is the literacy rate in Markanar as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Markanar is 36.70%. The male literacy rate is 41.86%, while the female literacy rate is 31.88%.