Markhi - Gabhana, Aligarh

Markhi is a village situated in the Gabhana tehsil of Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gabhana and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Aligarh. Markhi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Markhi is 121927. The village covers a total geographical area of 223.56 hectares and falls under the 202142 pincode. Gabhana is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Markhi

According to the 2011 Census, Markhi village had a total population of 1,544 people, including 832 males and 712 females, living in 235 households. The sex ratio was 856 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.96%, with male literacy at 85.02% and female literacy at 54.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 568.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Markhi

Markhi 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 Markhi

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Markhi. The nearest railway station is Somna, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gabhana to Markhi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aligarh to Markhi is about 31 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 Markhi

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

Health Facilities in Markhi

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

FAQs about Markhi