Markonahalli - Kunigal, Tumakuru

Markonahalli is a village situated in the Kunigal taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 24 km from Kunigal and around 64 km from Tumkur. Markonahalli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Markonahalli is 612638. The village covers a total geographical area of 221.78 hectares and falls under the 572111 pincode. Kunigal is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Markonahalli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kunigal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bengaluru Rural Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Markonahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Markonahalli village had a total population of 691 people, including 359 males and 332 females, living in 164 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.56%, with male literacy at 82.69% and female literacy at 57.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 141, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Markonahalli

Markonahalli 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 Markonahalli

Markonahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sampige Road, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kunigal to Markonahalli is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Markonahalli is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Markonahalli

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

Health Facilities in Markonahalli

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

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