Markhal - Homnabad, Bidar

Markhal is a village situated in the Homnabad taluka of Bidar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Homnabad and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Bidar. Sitalgera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Markhal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Markhal is 600283. The village covers a total geographical area of 532.48 hectares and falls under the 585414 pincode. Homnabad is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Markhal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Homnabad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bidar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Markhal

As per Census 2011, Markhal village has a total population of 2,039 people, consisting of 1,038 males and 1,001 females. The village has 404 households and a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males. There are 265 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,259 literate and 780 illiterate residents. Additionally, 345 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 416 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Markhal are given below:

Nearby Villages of Markhal

Markhal 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 Markhal

Markhal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khanapur Deccan, while the nearest airport is Begumpet Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Homnabad to Markhal is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bidar to Markhal is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Markhal

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

Health Facilities in Markhal

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Markhal village are given below:

FAQs about Markhal