Markka - Tilhar, Shahjahanpur

Markka is a village situated in the Tilhar tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tilhar and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Marakka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Markka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Markka is 133906. The village covers a total geographical area of 165.01 hectares and falls under the 242407 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town, located about 163 km away.

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

Population of Markka

According to the 2011 Census, Markka village had a total population of 961 people, including 524 males and 437 females, living in 156 households. The sex ratio was 834 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.47%, with male literacy at 49.40% and female literacy at 31.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 64.

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

Nearby Villages of Markka

Markka 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 Markka

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Markka. The nearest railway station is Nigohi, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahjahanpur to Markka is about 163 km, with a usual travel time of around ~4.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shahjahanpur to Markka is about 35 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 Markka

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

Health Facilities in Markka

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

FAQs about Markka