Markada village, Garabandha block | Pincode 761215

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Suresh Bhuyan

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LGD code: 414886
Pincode: 761215
Post office: Garabandha
Population: 195
Households: 43
Literacy rate: 28.2%
Sex ratio: 857 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 115
Distance to district centre: 20 km
Distance to mandal centre: 3 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 234 km
Distance to Kolkata: 597 km
Nearest railway station: Gunupur · 19 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital Nuagada · 6 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Markada compares

By population, Markada ranks #28 of 67 villages in Garabandha mandal.

Literacy rate

28.2%

−10.5% vs mandal average

Markada: 28.2%
Garabandha mandal: 38.7%
Gajapati district: 45.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

857

−181 vs mandal average

Markada: 857
Garabandha mandal: 1,038

Household size

people per home

4.5

+0.2 vs mandal average

Markada: 4.5
Garabandha mandal: 4.3

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

Markada at a glance

Markada is a village of 195 people in 43 households (Census 2011) in Garabandha block, Gajapati district, Odisha, the 28th-largest of 67 villages in Garabandha block. Literacy is 28%, 11 points below the block average of 39% and the sex ratio is 857 women per 1,000 men. It lies 20 km from the Gajapati district centre, 38 km from Pathapatnam, the nearest town, 19 km from Gunupur railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 761215, served by Garabandha post office; the LGD village code is 414886. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital Nuagada, 6 km away. The sarpanch is Suresh Bhuyan, and the village votes in Mohana assembly constituency, represented by MLA Dasarathi Gomanga. The population is estimated at 230 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Markada · this village	195	28%	—
Sankuda · Garabandha	71	4%	0 km N
Vidada · Garabandha	350	39%	0 km N
Kinada · Garabandha	304	36%	0 km N
Sagada · Sadar	1,073	46%	0 km N
Sagadia · Garabandha	60	10%	0 km N
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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Markada

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Primary school: 0
Middle school: 0
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: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: PARLAKHEMUNDI
Distance to nearest town (km): 28
Distance to district HQ (km): 40
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 40
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Lailai
Total area (ha): 155
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 107.87

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

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Key facts — Markada

LGD code: 414886
Pincode: 761215
Post office: Garabandha
Population (Census 2011): 195
Population (projected 2026): 230
Households: 43
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 857
Literacy rate: 28.2%
Coordinates: 19.08015°N, 83.99509°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Berhampur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Mohana
Member of Parliament: Pradeep Kumar Panigrahy
Member of Legislative Assembly: Dasarathi Gomanga
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Suresh Bhuyan
Block / Mandal: Garabandha

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 Gajapati district level

Then & Now

Markada — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

195

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

230

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.6%

Households · 2026

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: 195Census 2011
Households: 43Census 2011
Literacy rate: 28.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 857 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2302026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 512026 projection
Active job cards: 93,072MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 57,080MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 999NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 50.5%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 94.1%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 58.3%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 97.7%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 66.1%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Gajapati district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Gajapati district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Gajapati 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 Markada

Mandal centre

Garabandha · ≈ 2.7 km

≈ 6 min by car · 7 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Gajapati · ≈ 20 km

≈ 41 min by car · 48 min by bike

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Nearest town · 15,954 people

Pathapatnam · ≈ 38 km

≈ 1 h 18 min by car · 1 h 33 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar234 kmcapital
Kolkata597 km
Hyderabad611 km
Chennai776 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationGunupur19 km
Bus stopGunupur Bus Station19 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital Nuagada6 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India18 km
Petrol pumpSri Kanthamma Filling Station23 km
CollegeSri Venkateswara Degree College Kotturu37 km
Police stationPOLICE STATION36 km

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People often ask about Markada

What is the pincode of Markada?

The pincode of Markada, Garabandha block, Gajapati district, Odisha is 761215. The post office is Garabandha.

Which post office delivers to Markada?

Mail for Markada is delivered through Garabandha post office, pincode 761215, in Garabandha block, Gajapati district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Markada located?

Markada is a village in Garabandha block of Gajapati district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Markada as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Markada village has a population of 195 across 43 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Markada?

The current sarpanch of Markada gram panchayat is Suresh Bhuyan.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Markada in?

Markada falls under the Berhampur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #20) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Markada in?

Markada falls under the Mohana assembly constituency (AC #136) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Markada?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Markada village is 28.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Markada?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Markada village is 857 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Markada?

12 schemes currently match residents of Markada, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Markada from Gajapati district centre?

Markada is approximately 20 km (straight-line) from the centre of Gajapati district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Markada?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Markada village is 414886.

Which is the nearest town to Markada?

Pathapatnam (population 15,954, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 38 km from Markada in a straight line.

How big is Markada compared to other villages in Garabandha block?

Markada ranks 28 of 67 villages in Garabandha block by Census 2011 population (195 residents).

How far is Markada from Bhubaneswar?

Markada is about 234 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 305 km.

How far is Markada from Kolkata?

Markada is about 597 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 777 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Markada?

Gunupur is the nearest railway station to Markada, about 19 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 25 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Markada?

Gunupur Bus Station is the nearest bus stop to Markada, about 19 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 25 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Markada?

Government Hospital Nuagada is the nearest hospital or health centre to Markada, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Markada?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Markada, about 18 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 24 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Markada?

Sri Kanthamma Filling Station is the nearest petrol pump to Markada, about 23 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 30 km.

Who is the MLA of Markada?

Markada falls under Mohana assembly constituency (AC 136). The sitting MLA is Dasarathi Gomanga (INC).

Who is the MP for Markada?

Markada is in Berhampur Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Pradeep Kumar Panigrahy (BJP).

What is the population of Markada in 2026?

Markada is estimated at 230 people in 2026, up about 18% from 195 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Markada in?

Odisha falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Markada in Gajapati district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Markada?

Suresh Bhuyan is the sarpanch of Markada gram panchayat, Garabandha block. See the sarpanch list of Garabandha block 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
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-17
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)