Markote
About Markote
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Markote village is 001149. Markote village is 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.
The total geographical area of village is 206 hectares. Markote has a total population of 1,200 peoples, out of which male population is 633 while female population is 567. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 895 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of markote village is 34.08% out of which 44.23% males and 22.75% females are literate. There are about 207 houses in markote village. Pincode of markote village locality is 185121.
When it comes to administration, Markote village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Markote village comes under Poonch Haveli Vidhan Sabha constituency & Jammu Lok Sabha constituency. Punch is nearest town to markote village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.
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Population of Markote
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,200 | 633 | 567 |
| Children (0-6) | 261 | 152 | 109 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,010 | 533 | 477 |
| Literate Population | 409 | 280 | 129 |
| Illiterate Population | 791 | 353 | 438 |
Connectivity of Markote
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Markote
Where is Markote located?
Markote village is situated in Mandi Tehsil, within the Punch district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Markote?
The Gram Panchayat of Markote is Brachhar (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Markote?
The pincode of Markote is 185121, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Markote as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Markote is 1,200, with 633 males and 567 females.
How many households are there in Markote as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Markote village has a total of 207 households.
What is the literacy rate in Markote as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Markote is 34.08%. The male literacy rate is 44.23%, while the female literacy rate is 22.75%.