Markote

Markote is a village located in Mandi tehsil of Punch district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Mandi (tehsildar office) and 18km away from district headquarter Punch. As per 2009 stats, Brachhar is the gram panchayat of Markote village.

Here you can discover what makes Markote unique in its vibrant Mandi-Punch region. You’ll see Markote’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 Markote

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Markote is 001149. The village spans a total geographical area of 206 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 185121. Punch is nearest town to Markote village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

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

Google Map of Markote

Population of Markote

According to the 2011 Census, Markote has a total population of about 1,200, with approximately 633 males and 567 females. The sex ratio is around 895 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 261 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 1,010. The overall literacy rate is approximately 34.08%, with male literacy at about 44.23% and female literacy near 22.75%. There are around 207 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Markote's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Markote

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

Nearby Villages of Markote

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

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