Markona - Simulia, Balasore

Markona is a village situated in the Simulia tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Similia and around 63 km from Baleshwar.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Markona is 394164. The village covers a total geographical area of 510 hectares and falls under the 756126 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

For political representation, the village falls under the Simulia Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhadrak Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Markona

According to the 2011 Census, Markona village had a total population of 3,227 people, including 1,661 males and 1,566 females, living in 658 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.82%, with male literacy at 92.76% and female literacy at 78.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 434, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 246.

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

Nearby Villages of Markona

Markona 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 Markona

Markona is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Markona, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Markona is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Markona is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Markona

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

Health Facilities in Markona

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

FAQs about Markona