Markal

Block / Taluka Mudigere
District Chikmagalur
State Karnataka

About Markal

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Markal village is 609923. Markal village is located in Mudigere taluka of Chikmagalur district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 34km away from sub-district headquarter Mudigere (tehsildar office) and 69km away from district headquarter Chikmagalur. As per 2009 stats, Niduvale is the gram panchayat of Markal village.

The total geographical area of village is 370.53 hectares. Markal has a total population of 525 peoples, out of which male population is 255 while female population is 270. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1058 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of markal village is 71.62% out of which 80.00% males and 63.70% females are literate. There are about 136 houses in markal village. Pincode of markal village locality is 577122.

When it comes to administration, Markal 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, Markal village comes under Mudigere Vidhan Sabha constituency & Udupi Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha constituency. Mudigere is nearest town to markal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 34km away.

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Population of Markal

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 525 255 270
Literate Population 376 204 172
Illiterate Population 149 51 98

Connectivity of Markal

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Markal

Frequently Asked Questions about Markal

Where is Markal located?

Markal village is situated in Mudigere Taluka, within the Chikmagalur district of Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Markal?

The Gram Panchayat of Markal is Niduvale (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Markal?

The pincode of Markal is 577122, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Markal as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Markal is 525, with 255 males and 270 females.

How many households are there in Markal as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Markal village has a total of 136 households.

What is the literacy rate in Markal as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Markal is 71.62%. The male literacy rate is 80.00%, while the female literacy rate is 63.70%.