Markal

Markal is a village located in Khed tehsil of Pune district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Rajgurunagar (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Pune. As per 2009 stats, Markal village is also a gram panchayat.

Markal has its own place in the vibrant Pune region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Markal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Markal is 555855. The village spans a total geographical area of 1883.49 hectares. Alandi is nearest town to Markal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 13km away.

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Population of Markal

Below is a concise population overview of Markal as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 6,378 3,227 3,151
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 805 430 375
Scheduled Castes (SC) 488 247 241
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 23 12 11
Literate Population 4,598 2,480 2,118
Illiterate Population 1,780 747 1,033

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Markal village:

  • The total population of Markal village is around 6,378, including approximately 3,227 males and 3,151 females, with a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 805 children aged 0–6 years in Markal village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Markal village has 488 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 23 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Markal village is about 72.09%, with male literacy at 76.85% and female literacy at 67.22%.
  • There are around 1,268 households in Markal village.

Connectivity of Markal

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Markal. As per the 2011 stats, Markal had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Markal

Knowing the nearby villages of Markal helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Markal.

Chimbali Kelgaon Alandi Rural Vadgaon Ghenand Koyali Tarf Chakan Golegaon Pimpalgaon Tarf Chakan Solu Dhanore Charholi Kh Rajgurunagar

Frequently Asked Questions about Markal

Where is Markal located?
Markal village is situated in Khed Tehsil, within the Pune district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Markal?
Markal serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Markal as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Markal is 6,378, with 3,227 males and 3,151 females.
How many households are there in Markal as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Markal village has a total of 1,268 households.
What is the literacy rate in Markal as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Markal is 72.09%. The male literacy rate is 76.85%, while the female literacy rate is 67.22%.