Markada village, Paralakhemundi block | Pincode 761211

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Sasanamu Lingaraju

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LGD code: 414630
Pincode: 761211
Post office: Uppalada
Population: 265
Households: 59
Literacy rate: 9.8%
Sex ratio: 992 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 183

Census 2011 · in context

How Markada compares

By population, Markada ranks #62 of 112 villages in Paralakhemundi mandal.

Literacy rate

9.8%

−37.0% vs mandal average

Markada: 9.8%
Paralakhemundi mandal: 46.8%
Gajapati district: 45.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

992

−24 vs mandal average

Markada: 992
Paralakhemundi mandal: 1,016

Household size

people per home

4.5

+0.4 vs mandal average

Markada: 4.5
Paralakhemundi mandal: 4.1

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

Markada at a glance

Markada is a village of 265 people in 59 households (Census 2011) in Paralakhemundi block, Gajapati district, Odisha, the 62nd-largest of 112 villages in Paralakhemundi block. Literacy is 10%, 37 points below the block average of 47% and the sex ratio is 992 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 761211, served by Uppalada post office; the LGD village code is 414630. The sarpanch is Sasanamu Lingaraju, and the village votes in Chikiti assembly constituency, represented by MLA Manoranjan Dyan Samantara. The population is estimated at 312 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Markada · this village	265	10%	—
Jajpur · Paralakhemundi	1,831	44%	—
Katalkaitha · Paralakhemundi	942	45%	—
Tulasipadu · Paralakhemundi	707	41%	—
Sidhipalem · Paralakhemundi	408	20%	—
Puduni · Paralakhemundi	222	28%	—
Anarada · Paralakhemundi	166	25%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Markada

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 12
Power hours (winter): 14
Primary school: 1
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): 12
Distance to district HQ (km): 15
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 15
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Katalkaitha
Total area (ha): 172
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Markada

LGD code: 414630
Pincode: 761211
Post office: Uppalada
Population (Census 2011): 265
Population (projected 2026): 312
Households: 59
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 992
Literacy rate: 9.8%
Lok Sabha constituency: Berhampur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Chikiti
Member of Parliament: Pradeep Kumar Panigrahy
Member of Legislative Assembly: Manoranjan Dyan Samantara
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Sasanamu Lingaraju
Block / Mandal: Paralakhemundi

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

265

Census 2011 baseline

+17.7%

Population · 2026

312

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: 265Census 2011
Households: 59Census 2011
Literacy rate: 9.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 992 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3122026 proj. · +17.7% vs 2011
Est. households: 702026 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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Flash floods across Odisha as rain wrecks communication & life

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Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 3.0: Odisha Plants 47 Lakh Saplings in Single Day
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Flash floods across Odisha as rain wrecks communication & life
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No tranquilizer or net: How forest dept rescued tiger cub that entered Odisha village
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Panic in Odisha's coastal villages as seawater enters farmland
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People often ask about Markada

What is the pincode of Markada?

The pincode of Markada, Paralakhemundi block, Gajapati district, Odisha is 761211. The post office is Uppalada.

Which post office delivers to Markada?

Mail for Markada is delivered through Uppalada post office, pincode 761211, in Paralakhemundi 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 Paralakhemundi 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 265 across 59 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Markada?

The current sarpanch of Markada gram panchayat is Sasanamu Lingaraju.

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 Chikiti assembly constituency (AC #135) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Markada?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Markada village is 9.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Markada?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Markada village is 992 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.

What is the LGD code of Markada?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Markada village is 414630.

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

Markada ranks 62 of 112 villages in Paralakhemundi block by Census 2011 population (265 residents).

Who is the MLA of Markada?

Markada falls under Chikiti assembly constituency (AC 135). The sitting MLA is Manoranjan Dyan Samantara (BJP).

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 312 people in 2026, up about 18% from 265 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?

Sasanamu Lingaraju is the sarpanch of Markada gram panchayat, Paralakhemundi block. See the sarpanch list of Paralakhemundi 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, 2026-09-25
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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