Marki - Bhatkuli, Amravati

Marki is a village situated in the Bhatkuli tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from Amravati, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Marki village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marki is 532752. The village covers a total geographical area of 552.29 hectares and falls under the 444804 pincode. Amravati is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Marki

According to the 2011 Census, Marki village had a total population of 1,239 people, including 634 males and 605 females, living in 313 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.40%, with male literacy at 96.84% and female literacy at 87.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 473, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,239634605
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1206555
Scheduled Castes (SC)473245228
Scheduled Tribes (ST)17161
Literate Population1,034551483
Illiterate Population20583122

Nearby Villages of Marki

Marki 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MakrandabadNorth1.48 km
HimantpurWest1.68 km
MalpurEast2.26 km
MakrampurEast2.29 km
HatkhedaSouth2.40 km
IsmailpurNorth-East2.81 km
AnchalwadiWest2.96 km
WatondaWest3.27 km
UmartekNorth-West3.37 km
MalapurNorth-East3.44 km

Transport and Connectivity of Marki

Marki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Walgaon, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amravati to Marki is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marki

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Marki

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Marki

Where is Marki located?

Marki village is located in Bhatkuli Tehsil, Amravati district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Marki?

Marki is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Marki?

The pincode of Marki is 444804.

What is the population of Marki?

Marki had a total population of 1,239, including 634 males and 605 females.

How many households are there in Marki?

Marki had 313 households.

What is the literacy rate in Marki?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Marki was 92.40%. Male literacy was 96.84% and female literacy was 87.82%.