Marka - Gadarwara, Narsimhapur

Marka is a village situated in the Gadarwara tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gadarwara and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Chirchira serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marka is 490948. The village covers a total geographical area of 171.74 hectares and falls under the 487771 pincode. Gadarwara is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Marka

According to the 2011 Census, Marka village had a total population of 506 people, including 253 males and 253 females, living in 112 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.90%, with male literacy at 92.07% and female literacy at 69.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 68.

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

Nearby Villages of Marka

Marka 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 Marka

Marka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bohani, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadarwara to Marka is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Marka is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marka

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

Health Facilities in Marka

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

FAQs about Marka