Markanda - Daryapur, Amravati

Markanda is a village situated in the Daryapur tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Daryapur and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Markanda village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Markanda is 532961. The village covers a total geographical area of 338.37 hectares and falls under the 444802 pincode. Daryapur Banosa is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Markanda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Markanda

According to the 2011 Census, Markanda village had a total population of 848 people, including 460 males and 388 females, living in 223 households. The sex ratio was 843 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.27%, with male literacy at 93.10% and female literacy at 86.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 208, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Markanda

Markanda 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 Markanda

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Markanda. The nearest railway station is Walgaon, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Daryapur Banosa to Markanda is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Markanda is about 44 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 Markanda

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

Health Facilities in Markanda

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

FAQs about Markanda