Indian Village Directory

Markandapur Village

Markandapur is an inhabited village in Jhargram Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 339700, the Census 2011 record lists 436 people in 97 households and the reported area is 54.63 hectares. The local references include Jhargram CD Block and the nearest town reference is Midnapur at about 18 km.

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Quick answer: Markandapur is a village in Jhargram Block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 339700 and 436 people in 97 households.
Village Code339700
Population436
Households97
Area54.63 hectares
Nearest TownMidnapur

Key Village Facts

Village
Markandapur
Census Village Code
339700
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Paschim Medinipur
District Census Code
344
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Jhargram
Sub-district Census Code
02454
CD Block
Jhargram
Households
97
Population
436
Male Population
226
Female Population
210
Sex Ratio
929.2
Area
54.63 hectares
Area
0.55 sq km
Nearest Town
Midnapur
Nearest Town Distance
18 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721513
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Markandapur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 436 people, 54.63 hectares of reported area and Midnapur as the nearest town reference for Markandapur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

CD BlockJhargram
  • Markandapur falls under Jhargram Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 339700.
  • The record lists 436 people living in 97 households.
  • The reported village area is 54.63 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Midnapur.
  • 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

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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 Calculated Values

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

Population Density798.1 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.49 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share47.48%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share23.85%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share90.2%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Markandapur in the official administrative record. Census village code 339700 and Jhargram CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
344
Sub-district Census Code
02454
Village Census Code
339700
CD Block Code
0301
CD Block Name
Jhargram

Location and Distance

Midnapur is the nearest town listed for Markandapur, about 18 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Jhargram
District Headquarter
Midnapur
Nearest Statutory Town
Midnapur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
18 km
Nearest Town
Midnapur
Distance from Nearest Town
18 km
Total Geographical Area
54.63 hectares
Area
0.55 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 436 people in 97 households, with 226 male residents and 210 female residents. The average household size is 4.49, and SC share is 47.48% and ST share is 23.85% for Markandapur. Population density works out to about 798.1 people per sq km.

Total Households
97
Total Population
436
Male Population
226
Female Population
210
Sex Ratio
929.2
Average Household Size
4.49
SC Population
207
SC Male Population
106
SC Female Population
101
SC Population Share
47.48
ST Population
104
ST Male Population
53
ST Female Population
51
ST Population Share
23.85
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

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

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government 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 Markandapur include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
5.67 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
20.15 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Markandapur include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Markandapur include self-help groups. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Markandapur is reported as 15 hours per day in summer and 16 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
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Markandapur show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegetables, net sown area is 33.51 hectares and irrigated land is 30.23 hectares (90.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy, Vegetables
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
15.450000000000006
Net Area Sown In Hectares
33.51
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
3.28 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
30.229999999999997
Canals Area In Hectares
10.08 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Others
Available
Others Functions All Year
Available
Others Functions in Summer
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Markandapur

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.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 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 and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of Baroda 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
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bank of Baroda ATM 721513 Paschim Medinipur Kharagpur - I Khemasoli Khemasuli, Teh.kharagpur 721304, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721513

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 Markandapur village located?

Markandapur is in Jhargram Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Markandapur village in?

Markandapur village is in Paschim Medinipur district.

Which state is Markandapur village in?

Markandapur village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Markandapur under?

Markandapur comes under Jhargram Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Markandapur?

The Census village code of Markandapur is 339700.

What is the population of Markandapur village?

The village record lists 436 people and 97 households for Markandapur.

How many households are in Markandapur village?

The village record lists 97 households for Markandapur.

What is the male and female population of Markandapur?

The record lists 226 male residents and 210 female residents for Markandapur.

What is the sex ratio of Markandapur village?

The sex ratio of Markandapur is 929.2 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Markandapur village?

The reported geographical area of Markandapur is 54.63 hectares.

What is the population density of Markandapur village?

The approximate population density of Markandapur is 798.1 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Markandapur?

The nearest town listed for Markandapur is Midnapur, about 18 km away.

What education facilities are listed for Markandapur?

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

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

For Markandapur, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegetables, net sown area is 33.51 hectares and irrigated land is 30.23 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Markandapur?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Markandapur. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Markandapur.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Markandapur.

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.