Markundi

Markundi is a village located in Barsahi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, India. It is situated 3km away from sub-district headquarter Barsahi (tehsildar office) and 36km away from district headquarter Baripada. As per 2009 stats, Talapada is the gram panchayat of Markundi village.

Here you can discover what makes Markundi unique in its vibrant Barsahi-Mayurbhanj region. You’ll see Markundi’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 Markundi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Markundi is 390701. The village spans a total geographical area of 233 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 757026. Baripada is nearest town to Markundi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 39km away.

When it comes to local governance, Markundi 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 Badasahi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balasore Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Markundi

Population of Markundi

According to the 2011 Census, Markundi has a total population of about 857, with approximately 445 males and 412 females. The sex ratio is around 925 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 94 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 53 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 6. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.08%, with male literacy at about 71.69% and female literacy near 51.70%. There are around 219 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Markundi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Markundi

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

Nearby Villages of Markundi

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Markundi