Markar - Pottangi, Koraput

Markar is a village situated in the Pottangi tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pottangi and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Kotiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Markar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Markar is 430070. The village covers a total geographical area of 208 hectares and falls under the 764039 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

Markar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pottangi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koraput Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Markar

As per Census 2011, Markar village has a total population of 248 people, consisting of 114 males and 134 females. The village has 56 households and a sex ratio of 1,175 females per 1,000 males. There are 54 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 6 literate and 242 illiterate residents. Additionally, 6 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Markar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Markar

Markar 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 Markar

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Markar. The nearest railway station is Shimiliaguda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Markar is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Markar is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Markar

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

Health Facilities in Markar

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

FAQs about Markar