Markal
Markal is a revenue village in Mudigere taluka, Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It had a population of 525 in 136 households (Census 2011).
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525 souls. 136 homes.
Mudigere taluka, Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka.
Markal today
- Black pepper₹60,000Mudigere APMC · 7 Nov 2026
- Beans₹4,165Kadur APMC · 6 Nov 2026
- Bitter gourd₹2,776Kadur APMC · 6 Nov 2026
Happy Diwali 2026 to every family of Markal (ಮಾರ್ಕಲ್), Mudigere taluka, Chikkamagaluru!
Diwali 2026 in Markal
Diwali was on Sunday 8 November 2026 in the central government's holiday list.
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Hindu temples mapped near Markal
Next: Nagula Chavithi — Friday 13 November 2026 (in 2 days)
No mapped temple in the sub-district; these are temples mapped in Chikkamagaluru district.
- Shri Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple · named for Shiva
- Sri Lokanatheshwara Temple · named for Shiva
- Sri Shiva Panchaythana Temple · named for Shiva
- Ancient Jammittige Shri Neelakanteswara Temple · named for Shiva
- Byraveshwara Temple · named for Shiva
- Eshwaragiri Sri Malahanikareshwara Temple Sringeri · named for Shiva
Dates may vary by regional panchangam — confirm with your temple. Dates: HinduTone's Hyderabad day panchang; retrieved Monday 9 November 2026.
Markal at a glance
Markal is a mid-sized village of Mudigere taluka: 525 people in 136 households (Census 2011), 55th of its 126 inhabited villages by population. Literacy stood at 77.7%, above Chikkamagaluru district's 76.9% (Mudigere taluka: 75.4%), while the sex ratio was 1,059 women per 1,000 men, above the district's 1,008. It falls under Niduvale gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 577122. The village covers 371 hectares — about 3.7 km², or roughly 142 people per km² (Census 2011). Its nearest mapped neighbour is Niduvale, about 1.7 km away in a straight line.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
Gram panchayat: Niduvale →
Quick panchayat-at-a-glance
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Mudigere Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 0 self-help groups with 0 members (2025-26) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
- Encyclopaedia
- Wikidata Q10791549 Matched on the LGD village code; retrieved 2026-10-29.
Gram panchayat
Markal is in the Niduvale gram panchayat.
Other villages in Niduvale
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Markal compares
By population, Markal ranks #55 of 126 inhabited villages in Mudigere taluka.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
What Markal had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Available
- Power for homes Not available
- Commercial bank Available
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 577122
Other villages in Mudigere taluka
View all 127 →Markal — Census 2011 to estimated 2026
Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Karnataka's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+12.9%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 525Census 2011
- Male / female
- 255 / 270
- Households
- 136
- People per home
- 3.9
- Literacy rate
- 77.7%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 295
- Work participation
- 56.2%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Markal on the map
Markal · 13.1999° N, 75.5016° E
Electoral profile
Estimated: 100% of the 35 mapped villages in the same mandal fall in this constituency. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); TCPD Lok Dhaba, Trivedi Centre for Political Data, Ashoka University.
Latest posts from the village
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Write a postEssential services & places near Markal
Hospitals, schools, banks, offices and other public places from OpenStreetMap. Distances are straight-line from Markal's map point, not road distance.
Banks, ATMs & post offices602 in Chikkamagaluru district
Bank · No map location — listed by district
ADYANTHAYA AVENUE K.M.RAOD MUDIGERE 577132
Bank · No map location — listed by district
172,MAIN ROAD , HIREBYLE , MUDIGERE TALUK , HIREBYLE , 577121
Bank · No map location — listed by district
P B NO 26 , K M ROAD , MUDIGERE , MUDIGERE , 577132
Hospitals & clinics122 in Chikkamagaluru district
Schools & anganwadis56 in Chikkamagaluru district
Colleges & universities14 in Chikkamagaluru district
Police & fire stations6 in Chikkamagaluru district
Revenue & panchayat offices3 in Chikkamagaluru district
Government offices5 in Chikkamagaluru district
Temples88 in Chikkamagaluru district
Churches5 in Chikkamagaluru district
Mosques8 in Chikkamagaluru district
Other places of worship11 in Chikkamagaluru district
Transport89 in Chikkamagaluru district
Agriculture services3 in Chikkamagaluru district
Community places25 in Chikkamagaluru district
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People often ask about Markal
Where is Markal located?
Markal is a village in Mudigere taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka, India.
Which district is Markal in?
Markal is in Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka.
Which gram panchayat does Markal belong to?
Markal comes under the Niduvale gram panchayat.
How is Markal written in the local script?
Markal is written ಮಾರ್ಕಲ್.
What is the pincode of Markal?
The pincode of Markal, Mudigere, Chikkamagaluru is 577122.
What is the population of Markal?
As per the 2011 Census, Markal had a population of 525 (255 males and 270 females).
How many households are there in Markal?
Markal had 136 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Markal?
Markal covers about 371 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Markal?
The literacy rate of Markal was 77.7% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Markal?
Markal had 1,059 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Markal in?
Markal is in the Udupi Chikmagalur Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Markal?
Kota Srinivas Poojary (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Udupi Chikmagalur Lok Sabha seat, which includes Markal, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Markal in?
Markal is in the Mudigere assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Markal?
Nayana Motamma (Indian National Congress) won the Mudigere assembly seat, which includes Markal, in 2023.
Which development block is Markal in?
Markal is in the Mudigere development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Markal?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Markal is 609923 and its Census 2011 village code is 609923.
Which villages are near Markal?
Villages near Markal include Niduvale (1.7 km), Javali (4.1 km), Bilagali (5.4 km), Balur (5.8 km), Kelagur (6.2 km).
What is the population of Markal in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Markal's Census 2011 population of 525 by Karnataka's official RGI projection (+12.9% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 590 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Markal?
The sarpanch of Markal has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Rainfall at this location — reanalysis estimate (~28 km grid), not a rain-gauge reading
Last 30 days (6 Oct 2026 – 4 Nov 2026): 208.6 mm. A comparison with the long-term average for these days isn't computed yet; IMD's monthly normal for the district is below.
Long-term district average for November: 58.8 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Chikkamagaluru district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 7 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black pepper · Black Pepper | Mudigere APMC | 35,200 | 60,000 | 60,000 | 7 Nov 2026 |
| Beans · Beans (Whole) | Kadur APMC | 4,165 | 4,165 | 4,165 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Bitter gourd · Bitter Gourd | Kadur APMC | 2,776 | 2,776 | 2,776 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Kadur APMC | 2,378 | 2,378 | 2,378 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Carrot · Pusakesar | Kadur APMC | 4,165 | 4,165 | 4,165 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Ladies Finger · Ladies Finger | Kadur APMC | 2,776 | 2,776 | 2,776 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Onion · Onion | Kadur APMC | 3,500 | 3,500 | 3,500 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Raddish · Raddish | Kadur APMC | 2,776 | 2,776 | 2,776 | 6 Nov 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Markal's shops. Best mandi price near Markal →
Official dataAgmarknet, 7 Nov 2026