Markanja - Sulya, Dakshina Kannada

Markanja is a village situated in the Sulya taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sulya and around 115 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Markanja village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Markanja is 617771. The village covers a total geographical area of 1974.69 hectares and falls under the 574248 pincode. Sulya is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Markanja

As per Census 2011, Markanja village has a total population of 3,436 people, consisting of 1,735 males and 1,701 females. The village has 837 households and a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males. There are 322 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,671 literate and 765 illiterate residents. Additionally, 549 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 339 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Markanja

Markanja 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 Markanja

Markanja is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kodimbala Halt, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sulya to Markanja is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Markanja is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Markanja

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

Health Facilities in Markanja

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

FAQs about Markanja