Markata

Markata is a village located in Kamakshyanagar tehsil of Dhenkanal district in Odisha, India. It is situated 11km away from sub-district headquarter Kamakshyanagar (tehsildar office) and 46km away from district headquarter Dhenkanal. As per 2009 stats, Kadua is the gram panchayat of Markata village.

Here you can discover what makes Markata unique in its vibrant Kamakshyanagar-Dhenkanal region. You’ll see Markata’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Markata

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Markata is 402393. The village spans a total geographical area of 497 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 759018. Kamakshyanagar is nearest town to Markata village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Markata village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kamakhyanagar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Markata

Population of Markata

According to the 2011 Census, Markata has a total population of about 246, with approximately 114 males and 132 females. The sex ratio is around 1157 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 37 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 245. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.45%, with male literacy at about 79.82% and female literacy near 53.03%. There are around 64 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Markata's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Markata

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

Nearby Villages of Markata

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

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