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Markawada Village

Markawada is an inhabited village in Pandhurna Sub-district of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 495554, the Census 2011 record lists 1,130 people in 246 households and the reported area is 360.8 hectares. The local references include Pandhurna CD Block and the nearest town reference is Pandhurna at about 13 km.

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Quick answer: Markawada is a village in Pandhurna Sub-district, Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 495554 and 1,130 people in 246 households.
Village Code495554
Population1,130
Households246
Area360.8 hectares
Nearest TownPandhurna

Key Village Facts

Village
Markawada
Census Village Code
495554
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Chhindwara
District Census Code
455
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Pandhurna
Sub-district Census Code
03658
CD Block
Pandhurna
Households
246
Population
1,130
Male Population
590
Female Population
540
Sex Ratio
915.25
Area
360.8 hectares
Area
3.61 sq km
Nearest Town
Pandhurna
Nearest Town Distance
13 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Markawada at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,130 people, 360.8 hectares of reported area and Pandhurna as the nearest town reference for Markawada, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictChhindwara
Sub-districtPandhurna
CD BlockPandhurna
  • Markawada falls under Pandhurna Sub-district in Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 495554.
  • The record lists 1,130 people living in 246 households.
  • The reported village area is 360.8 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Pandhurna.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density313.19 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.59 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share7.35%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share23.81%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share24%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Markawada in the official administrative record. Census village code 495554 and Pandhurna CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
455
Sub-district Census Code
03658
Village Census Code
495554
CD Block Code
0248
CD Block Name
Pandhurna

Location and Distance

Pandhurna is the nearest town listed for Markawada, about 13 km away. Chhindwara is listed as the district headquarters at about 113 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Pandhurna
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
13 km
District Headquarter
Chhindwara
Distance from District Headquarter
113 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Pandhurna
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
13 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Pandhurna
Distance from Nearest Town
13 km
Total Geographical Area
360.8 hectares
Area
3.61 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,130 people in 246 households, with 590 male residents and 540 female residents. The average household size is 4.59, and SC share is 7.35% and ST share is 23.81% for Markawada. Population density works out to about 313.19 people per sq km.

Total Households
246
Total Population
1,130
Male Population
590
Female Population
540
Sex Ratio
915.25
Average Household Size
4.59
SC Population
83
SC Male Population
50
SC Female Population
33
SC Population Share
7.35
ST Population
269
ST Male Population
144
ST Female Population
125
ST Population Share
23.81
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Markawada list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Markawada include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Community Waste Disposal System After House To House Collection
Available
Community Bio Gas Or Recycle Of Waste For Production Use
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1.16 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
61.66 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Markawada include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Sea River Ferry Service
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Markawada include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Markawada is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 6 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Markawada show that reported agricultural commodities include Soyabean, Cotton and Groundnut, net sown area is 257.11 hectares and irrigated land is 61.66 hectares (24% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Soyabean
Agricultural Commodities Second
Cotton
Agricultural Commodities Third
Groundnut
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
19.34
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
60.95 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.84 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
21.4 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
257.11
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
195.45 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
61.66

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Markawada village located?

Markawada is in Pandhurna Sub-district of Chhindwara district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Markawada village in?

Markawada village is in Chhindwara district.

Which state is Markawada village in?

Markawada village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Markawada under?

Markawada comes under Pandhurna Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Markawada?

The Census village code of Markawada is 495554.

What is the population of Markawada village?

The village record lists 1,130 people and 246 households for Markawada.

How many households are in Markawada village?

The village record lists 246 households for Markawada.

What is the male and female population of Markawada?

The record lists 590 male residents and 540 female residents for Markawada.

What is the sex ratio of Markawada village?

The sex ratio of Markawada is 915.25 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Markawada village?

The reported geographical area of Markawada is 360.8 hectares.

What is the population density of Markawada village?

The approximate population density of Markawada is 313.19 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Markawada?

The nearest town listed for Markawada is Pandhurna, about 13 km away.

How far is Markawada from the district headquarters?

Markawada is about 113 km from Chhindwara, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Markawada from the sub-district headquarters?

Markawada is about 13 km from Pandhurna, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Markawada?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Markawada.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Markawada?

For Markawada, reported agricultural commodities include Soyabean, Cotton and Groundnut, net sown area is 257.11 hectares and irrigated land is 61.66 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Markawada.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Markawada.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.