Markalmetta village, Jiwati taluka | Pincode 442908

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

sayabhai rameshwar waykule

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LGD code: 541693
Pincode: 442908
Post office: Chandur (Chandrapur)
Population: 1,199
Households: 306
Literacy rate: 58.2%
Sex ratio: 934 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 703
Distance to district centre: 69 km
Distance to mandal centre: 50 km
Distance to Mumbai: 650 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 253 km
Nearest railway station: Gadchandur · 21 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Unani Dispensary, Kerameri (Regular) · 17 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Markalmetta compares

By population, Markalmetta ranks #13 of 81 villages in Jiwati mandal.

Literacy rate

58.2%

+3.4% vs mandal average

Markalmetta: 58.2%
Jiwati mandal: 54.8%
Chandrapur district: 71.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

934

−29 vs mandal average

Markalmetta: 934
Jiwati mandal: 963

Household size

people per home

3.9

−0.6 vs mandal average

Markalmetta: 3.9
Jiwati mandal: 4.5

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

Markalmetta at a glance

Markalmetta is a village of 1,199 people in 306 households (Census 2011) in Jiwati taluka, Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, the 13th-largest of 81 villages in Jiwati taluka. Literacy is 58%, 3 points above the taluka average of 55% and the sex ratio is 934 women per 1,000 men. It lies 69 km from the Chandrapur district centre, 37 km from Asifabad, the nearest town, 21 km from Gadchandur railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 442908, served by Chandur (Chandrapur) post office; the LGD village code is 541693. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Unani Dispensary, Kerameri (Regular), 17 km away. The sarpanch is sayabhai rameshwar waykule. The population is estimated at 1,414 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Markalmetta · this village	1,199	58%	—
Loldoh · Jiwati	309	56%	2.1 km SE
Jiwati · Jiwati	3,764	67%	2.3 km NE
Dharpana · Jiwati	472	46%	3.4 km NW
Kumbhezari · Jiwati	2,075	59%	4.9 km S
Asapur · Jiwati	635	56%	4.9 km NE
Kodepur · Jiwati	510	42%	5.2 km NW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Markalmetta

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 12
Power hours (winter): 20
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: RAJURA
Distance to nearest town (km): 60
Distance to district HQ (km): 81
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 5
All-weather road: No
Total area (ha): 754
Irrigated area (ha): 243
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Markalmetta

LGD code: 541693
Pincode: 442908
Post office: Chandur (Chandrapur)
Population (Census 2011): 1,199
Population (projected 2026): 1,414
Households: 306
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 934
Literacy rate: 58.2%
Coordinates: 19.59777°N, 79.04959°E
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: sayabhai rameshwar waykule
Block / Mandal: Jiwati

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 Chandrapur district level

Then & Now

Markalmetta — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,199

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,414

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

306

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

361

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: 1,199Census 2011
Households: 306Census 2011
Literacy rate: 58.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 934 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,4142026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 3612026 projection
Active job cards: 1,76,510MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,11,210MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 9,36,17,088ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 82.1%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Chandrapur district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 12,77,233PMAY-G · 12,77,233 of 33,40,872 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Chandrapur district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 7,14,978Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Chandrapur 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.

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Getting there

How to reach Markalmetta

Mandal centre

Jiwati · ≈ 50 km

≈ 1 h 43 min by car · 2 h 2 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Chandrapur · ≈ 69 km

≈ 2 h 21 min by car · 2 h 47 min by bike

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Nearest town · 23,059 people

Asifabad · ≈ 37 km

≈ 1 h 16 min by car · 1 h 30 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Mumbai650 kmcapital
Hyderabad253 km
Chennai736 km
Bengaluru753 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationGadchandur21 km
Bus stopGADHCHANDUR20 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Unani Dispensary, Kerameri (Regular)17 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India16 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum38 km
CollegeGovt. College Of Engineering46 km
Police stationPolice Station, gadiguda15 km

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What is the pincode of Markalmetta?

The pincode of Markalmetta, Jiwati taluka, Chandrapur district, Maharashtra is 442908. The post office is Chandur (Chandrapur).

Which post office delivers to Markalmetta?

Mail for Markalmetta is delivered through Chandur (Chandrapur) post office, pincode 442908, in Jiwati taluka, Chandrapur district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Markalmetta located?

Markalmetta is a village in Jiwati taluka of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the population of Markalmetta as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Markalmetta village has a population of 1,199 across 306 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Markalmetta?

The current sarpanch of Markalmetta gram panchayat is sayabhai rameshwar waykule.

What is the literacy rate in Markalmetta?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Markalmetta village is 58.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Markalmetta?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Markalmetta village is 934 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Markalmetta?

12 schemes currently match residents of Markalmetta, including Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, Shiv Bhojan Thali, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Markalmetta from Chandrapur district centre?

Markalmetta is approximately 69 km (straight-line) from the centre of Chandrapur district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Markalmetta?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Markalmetta village is 541693.

Which is the nearest town to Markalmetta?

Asifabad (population 23,059, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 37 km from Markalmetta in a straight line.

How big is Markalmetta compared to other villages in Jiwati taluka?

Markalmetta ranks 13 of 81 villages in Jiwati taluka by Census 2011 population (1,199 residents).

How far is Markalmetta from Mumbai?

Markalmetta is about 650 km from Mumbai in a straight line (the state capital of Maharashtra); by road expect roughly 845 km.

How far is Markalmetta from Hyderabad?

Markalmetta is about 253 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 329 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Markalmetta?

Gadchandur is the nearest railway station to Markalmetta, about 21 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 27 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Markalmetta?

GADHCHANDUR is the nearest bus stop to Markalmetta, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 25 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Markalmetta?

Government Unani Dispensary, Kerameri (Regular) is the nearest hospital or health centre to Markalmetta, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 23 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Markalmetta?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Markalmetta, about 16 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 21 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Markalmetta?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Markalmetta, about 38 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 50 km.

What is the population of Markalmetta in 2026?

Markalmetta is estimated at 1,414 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,199 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Markalmetta in?

Maharashtra falls in the Western Plateau and Hills zone (cotton, jowar, sugarcane, oilseeds) and the West Coast Plains and Ghats zone (rice, coconut, spices, rubber, plantation crops) of the ICAR classification; Markalmetta in Chandrapur district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Markalmetta?

sayabhai rameshwar waykule is the sarpanch of Markalmetta gram panchayat, Jiwati taluka. See the sarpanch list of Jiwati taluka for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-10
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)