Markola

Markola is a village located in Sainthia subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 18.1km away from sub-district headquarter Ahmadpur. Suri is the district headquarter of Markola village. As per 2009 stats, Banagram is the gram panchayat of Markola village.

Here you can discover what makes Markola unique in its vibrant Sainthia-Birbhum region. You’ll see Markola’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 Markola

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Markola is 317327. The village spans a total geographical area of 240.35 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731234. Sainthia is nearest town to Markola village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

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

Google Map of Markola

Population of Markola

According to the 2011 Census, Markola has a total population of about 1,125, with approximately 580 males and 545 females. The sex ratio is around 939 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 108 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 636 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.27%, with male literacy at about 76.38% and female literacy near 59.63%. There are around 260 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Markola's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Markola

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

Nearby Villages of Markola

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Markola