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

According to the 2011 Census, Markumbi village had a total population of 1,720 people, including 868 males and 852 females, living in 342 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.37%, with male literacy at 82.88% and female literacy at 57.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 474, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 72.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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