Markham
Markham is a village located in Mawthadraishan subdivision of West Khasi Hills district in Meghalaya, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Mawthadraishan (tehsildar office) and 52km away from district headquarter Nongstoin.
Markham has its own place in the vibrant West Khasi Hills 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 Markham
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Markham is 276961. Mawthadraishan is nearest town to Markham village for all major economic activities.
Google Map of Markham
Population of Markham
Below is a concise population overview of Markham as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 361 | 186 | 175 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 86 | 43 | 43 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 359 | 185 | 174 |
Literate Population | 252 | 131 | 121 |
Illiterate Population | 109 | 55 | 54 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Markham village:
- The total population of Markham village is around 361, including approximately 186 males and 175 females, with a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 86 children aged 0–6 years in Markham village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Markham village has 359 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Markham village is about 69.81%, with male literacy at 70.43% and female literacy at 69.14%.
- There are around 62 households in Markham village.
Connectivity of Markham
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Markham. As per the 2011 stats, Markham had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Markham
Knowing the nearby villages of Markham helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Markham.
Frequently Asked Questions about Markham
- Where is Markham located?
- Markham village is situated in Mawthadraishan Subdivision, within the West Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, India.
- What is the pincode of Markham?
- The pincode of Markham is 793119, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Markham as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Markham is 361, with 186 males and 175 females.
- How many households are there in Markham as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Markham village has a total of 62 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Markham as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Markham is 69.81%. The male literacy rate is 70.43%, while the female literacy rate is 69.14%.