Markelguda is an inhabited village in Orkel Tahasil of Malkangiri district, Odisha. Its Census village code is 430946, the Census 2011 record lists 1,285 people in 253 households and the reported area is 459 hectares. The local references include Kamawada Gram Panchayat, Korkunda CD Block and the nearest town reference is Balimela at about 17 km.
In short:
Markelguda is a village in Orkel Tahasil, Malkangiri district, Odisha, India. The available record shows Census village code 430946 and 1,285 people in 253 households.
Village Code430946
Population1,285
Households253
Area459 hectares
Nearest TownBalimela
Detailed village profile
Markelguda at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,285 people, 459 hectares of reported area and Balimela as the nearest town reference for Markelguda, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Markelguda falls under Orkel Tahasil in Malkangiri district, Odisha.
The Census village code is 430946.
The record lists 1,285 people living in 253 households.
The reported village area is 459 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Balimela.
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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
Village
Markelguda
Census Village Code
430946
State
Odisha
State Census Code
21
District
Malkangiri
District Census Code
399
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Orkel
Sub-district Census Code
03226
CD Block
Korkunda
Gram Panchayat
Kamawada
Households
253
Population
1,285
Male Population
600
Female Population
685
Sex Ratio
1,141.67
Area
459 hectares
Area
4.59 sq km
Nearest Town
Balimela
Nearest Town Distance
17 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
764051
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density279.96 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.08 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share40.78%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share55.25%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share38.3%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Markelguda in the official administrative record. Census village code 430946, Kamawada Gram Panchayat and Korkunda CD Block.
State Census Code
21
District Census Code
399
Sub-district Census Code
03226
Village Census Code
430946
CD Block Code
0312
Gram Panchayat Code
9
CD Block Name
Korkunda
Gram Panchayat Name
Kamawada
Location and Distance
Balimela is the nearest town listed for Markelguda, about 17 km away. Malkangiri is listed as the district headquarters at about 52 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Orkel
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
30 km
District Headquarter
Malkangiri
Distance from District Headquarter
52 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Balimela
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
17 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Balimela
Distance within State/UT
17 km
Nearest Town
Balimela
Distance from Nearest Town
17 km
Total Geographical Area
459 hectares
Area
4.59 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,285 people in 253 households, with 600 male residents and 685 female residents. The average household size is 5.08, and SC share is 40.78% and ST share is 55.25% for Markelguda. Population density works out to about 279.96 people per sq km.
Total Households
253
Total Population
1,285
Male Population
600
Female Population
685
Sex Ratio
1,141.67
Average Household Size
5.08
SC Population
524
SC Male Population
279
SC Female Population
245
SC Population Share
40.78
ST Population
710
ST Male Population
298
ST Female Population
412
ST Population Share
55.25
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Markelguda list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Markelguda include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
4.65 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Markelguda include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Markelguda include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services 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
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Markelguda show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 302.81 hectares and irrigated land is 116.06 hectares (38.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
104.3 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
8.31
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
8.15 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
15.1 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
15.68 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
302.81
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
186.75 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
116.06
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
116.06 hectares
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
Within 5 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
1
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
State Bank of India
1
100%
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
State Bank of India
ATM
764051
Malkangiri
Orkel
Orkel
Near Sbi Orkel - I Near Sbi Orkel - I, Malkangiri, Odisha, 764051
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Markelguda village located?
Markelguda is in Orkel Tahasil of Malkangiri district in Odisha, India.
Which district is Markelguda village in?
Markelguda village is in Malkangiri district.
Which state is Markelguda village in?
Markelguda village is in Odisha.
Which tahasil is Markelguda under?
Markelguda comes under Orkel Tahasil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Markelguda?
The Census village code of Markelguda is 430946.
Which Gram Panchayat is Markelguda under?
Markelguda is listed under Kamawada Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Korkunda.
What is the population of Markelguda village?
The village record lists 1,285 people and 253 households for Markelguda.
How many households are in Markelguda village?
The village record lists 253 households for Markelguda.
What is the male and female population of Markelguda?
The record lists 600 male residents and 685 female residents for Markelguda.
What is the sex ratio of Markelguda village?
The sex ratio of Markelguda is 1,141.67 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Markelguda village?
The reported geographical area of Markelguda is 459 hectares.
What is the population density of Markelguda village?
The approximate population density of Markelguda is 279.96 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Markelguda?
The nearest town listed for Markelguda is Balimela, about 17 km away.
How far is Markelguda from the district headquarters?
Markelguda is about 52 km from Malkangiri, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Markelguda from the sub-district headquarters?
Markelguda is about 30 km from Orkel, the tahasil headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Markelguda?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle school for Markelguda.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Markelguda?
For Markelguda, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 302.81 hectares and irrigated land is 116.06 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Markelguda?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Markelguda. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
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.