Markadhana - Ghoda Dongri, Betul

Markadhana is a village situated in the Ghoda Dongri tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. Kolegaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Markadhana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Markadhana is 485876. The village covers a total geographical area of 341.18 hectares and falls under the 460449 pincode. Sarni is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Markadhana

According to the 2011 Census, Markadhana village had a total population of 928 people, including 461 males and 467 females, living in 182 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.74%, with male literacy at 66.09% and female literacy at 45.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 70, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 754.

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

Nearby Villages of Markadhana

Markadhana 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 Markadhana

Markadhana is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ghoradongri, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarni to Markadhana is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Markadhana is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Markadhana

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

Health Facilities in Markadhana

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

FAQs about Markadhana