Markumbi - Gangawati, Koppal

Markumbi is a village situated in the Gangawati taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangawati and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Koppal. Kesarahatti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Markumbi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Markumbi is 601642. The village covers a total geographical area of 309.89 hectares and falls under the 583268 pincode. Gangawati is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Markumbi

As per Census 2011, Markumbi village has a total population of 1,720 people, consisting of 868 males and 852 females. The village has 342 households and a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males. There are 245 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,038 literate and 682 illiterate residents. Additionally, 474 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 72 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Markumbi

Markumbi 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 Markumbi

Public transport in the Markumbi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hospet Jn, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangawati to Markumbi is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Markumbi is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Markumbi

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

Health Facilities in Markumbi

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

FAQs about Markumbi