Markona

Block / Tehsil Similia
District Baleshwar
State Odisha

About Markona

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Markona village is 394164. Markona village is located in Similia tehsil of Baleshwar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 6km away from sub-district headquarter Similia (tehsildar office) and 63km away from district headquarter Baleshwar. As per 2009 stats, Markona village is also a gram panchayat.

The total geographical area of village is 510 hectares. Markona has a total population of 3,227 peoples, out of which male population is 1,661 while female population is 1,566. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 942 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of markona village is 76.32% out of which 81.82% males and 70.50% females are literate. There are about 658 houses in markona village. Pincode of markona village locality is 756126.

Bhadrak is nearest town to markona village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

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Population of Markona

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 3,227 1,661 1,566
Literate Population 2,463 1,359 1,104
Illiterate Population 764 302 462

Connectivity of Markona

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

Nearby Villages of Markona

Frequently Asked Questions about Markona

Where is Markona located?

Markona village is situated in Similia Tehsil, within the Baleshwar district of Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Markona?

Markona serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.

What is the pincode of Markona?

The pincode of Markona is 756126, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Markona as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Markona is 3,227, with 1,661 males and 1,566 females.

How many households are there in Markona as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Markona village has a total of 658 households.

What is the literacy rate in Markona as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Markona is 76.32%. The male literacy rate is 81.82%, while the female literacy rate is 70.50%.