Markanwan (मरकनवान) — Islamnagar Aliganj, Jamui, Bihar

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NIRMALA DEVI

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LGD code: 258581
Pincode: 811301
Population: 2,373
Households: 435
Literacy rate: 49.9%
Sex ratio: 956 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 872

Census 2011 · in context

How Markanwan compares

By population, Markanwan ranks #21 of 69 villages in Islamnagar Aliganj mandal.

Literacy rate

49.9%

+2.2% vs mandal average

Markanwan: 49.9%
Islamnagar Aliganj mandal: 47.7%
Jamui district: 48.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

956

+27 vs mandal average

Markanwan: 956
Islamnagar Aliganj mandal: 929

Household size

people per home

5.5

−0.5 vs mandal average

Markanwan: 5.5
Islamnagar Aliganj mandal: 6.0

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Markanwan

LGD code: 258581
Pincode: 811301
Population (Census 2011): 2,373
Population (projected 2026): 2,798
Households: 435
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 956
Literacy rate: 49.9%
Lok Sabha constituency: Begusarai
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bachhwara
Member of Parliament: Giriraj Singh
Member of Legislative Assembly: Surendra Mehta
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: NIRMALA DEVI
Block / Mandal: Islamnagar Aliganj

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Jamui district level

Then & Now

Markanwan — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,373

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,798

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

435

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

513

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 2,373Census 2011
Households: 435Census 2011
Literacy rate: 49.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 956 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,7982026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 513

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Jamui district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Jamui district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Jamui district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

Markanwan on the mapमरकनवान

Centred on Islamnagar Aliganj mandal

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What is the pincode of Markanwan?

The pincode of Markanwan, Islamnagar Aliganj mandal, Jamui district, Bihar is 811301.

In which district is Markanwan located?

Markanwan is a village in Islamnagar Aliganj mandal of Jamui district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Markanwan as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Markanwan village has a population of 2,373 across 435 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Markanwan?

The current sarpanch of Markanwan gram panchayat is NIRMALA DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Markanwan in?

Markanwan falls under the Begusarai Lok Sabha constituency (PC #24) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Markanwan in?

Markanwan falls under the Bachhwara assembly constituency (AC #142) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Markanwan?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Markanwan village is 49.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Markanwan?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Markanwan village is 956 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Markanwan?

12 schemes currently match residents of Markanwan, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Markanwan?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Markanwan village is 258581.

How big is Markanwan compared to other villages in Islamnagar Aliganj mandal?

Markanwan ranks 21 of 69 villages in Islamnagar Aliganj mandal by Census 2011 population (2,373 residents).

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Markanwan — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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What is the pincode of Markanwan?

In which district is Markanwan located?

What is the population of Markanwan as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Markanwan?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Markanwan in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Markanwan in?

What is the literacy rate in Markanwan?

What is the sex ratio in Markanwan?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Markanwan?

What is the LGD code of Markanwan?

How big is Markanwan compared to other villages in Islamnagar Aliganj mandal?

Markanwan on the mapमरकनवान

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Markanwan

What is the pincode of Markanwan?

In which district is Markanwan located?

What is the population of Markanwan as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Markanwan?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Markanwan in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Markanwan in?

What is the literacy rate in Markanwan?

What is the sex ratio in Markanwan?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Markanwan?

What is the LGD code of Markanwan?

How big is Markanwan compared to other villages in Islamnagar Aliganj mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Markanwan — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Reflective Traffic Signs To Make Night Driving on Rural Roads Safer, Curb Accidents

"Commitment to all-round development will take Bihar to new heights": PM Modi on cabinet expansion

Bihar cabinet portfolio allocation: Who gets what in Samrat Choudhary's government, here's the full list

Notable persons of Markanwan

Open jobs in Markanwan