Markundi - Badasahi, Mayurbhanj

Markundi is a village situated in the Badasahi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from Barsahi and around 36 km from Baripada. Talapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Markundi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Markundi is 390701. The village covers a total geographical area of 233 hectares and falls under the 757026 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

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

Population of Markundi

As per Census 2011, Markundi village has a total population of 857 people, consisting of 445 males and 412 females. The village has 219 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 94 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 532 literate and 325 illiterate residents. Additionally, 53 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Markundi

Markundi 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 Markundi

Markundi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Betnoti, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Markundi is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Markundi is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Markundi

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

Health Facilities in Markundi

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

FAQs about Markundi