Markhandi
Markhandi is a revenue village in Sultan-Ganj tehsil, Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It had a population of 1,147 in 253 households (Census 2011).
1,147 souls. 253 homes.
Sultan-Ganj tehsil, Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh.
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Markhandi today
- Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole)₹7,150Bareli APMC · 27 Oct 2026
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹1,750Bareli(F&V) APMC · 27 Oct 2026
- Bitter gourd₹2,100Bareli(F&V) APMC · 27 Oct 2026
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Markhandi is a village in Sultan-Ganj tehsil, Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. At the 2011 Census it had 1,147 people in 253 households, with a literacy rate of 72.1%. It is administered by the Markhandi gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 464570.
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Gram panchayat
Markhandi is in the Markhandi (मरखंड़ी) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Markhandi
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Markhandi compares
By population, Markhandi ranks #9 of 101 inhabited villages in Sultan-Ganj tehsil.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Markhandi had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 2 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Not available · nearest within 5 km
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Markhandi at a glance
Markhandi is a village of 1,147 people in 253 households (Census 2011) in Sultan-Ganj tehsil, Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh, the 9th of 101 inhabited villages in Sultan-Ganj tehsil by population. Literacy is 72.1%, 0.8 points above the tehsil figure of 71.2%, and the sex ratio is 801 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 464570; the LGD village code is 484142.
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Key facts — Markhandi
Villages sharing pincode 464570
Other villages in Sultan-Ganj tehsil
View all 114 →- Sultanganj
- Sunwaha
- Gulwada
- Naigadhiya
- Umarhari Ta.Silwani
- Kothikho
- Udka
- Pandarbhata
- Suneti
- Shahpur Sultanpur
- Mawai
- Markheda Gulab
- Kunda
- Pipaliya Bicholi
- Ratanhari
- Tekapur Khurd
- Tekapar Ta.Kothikho
- Moiya
- Bhainsa
- Dungariya
- Ghana Kalan
- Padariya Rajadhar
- Keshlon Ta Padariya
- Jasrathi
- Dhilwar
- Khamariya Kalan
- Narayanpur
- Jamuniya Pipaliya
- Bamhori Titor
- Tekapar Kalan
- Ghoghari
- Khamkheda
Population, education & work
- Population
- 1,147Census 2011
- Male / female
- 637 / 510
- Households
- 253
- People per home
- 4.5
- Literacy rate
- 72.1%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Markhandi on the map
Markhandi · 23.5566° N, 78.4861° E
Electoral profile
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Elsewhere in Madhya Pradesh
- जिला सर्वेक्षण रिपोर्ट
District Administration, Umaria · 27 Oct 2026
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Government jobs near Markhandi
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Nearest services to Markhandi
The closest bank, ATM, post office, petrol pump, hospital and school, by straight-line distance from Markhandi's map point (road distance is longer).
- Bank branchMadhyanchal Gramin Bank Kiosk · 11 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
- ATMNone within 25 km
- Post officeBhainsa Branch Post Office · 1.8 km (straight line) · PIN 464570 · India Post (as of 2026-09-01)
- Petrol pumpIndian Oil · 11 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
- Hospital / PHCPHC Sultanganj · 9.2 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
- SchoolNone within 25 km
Essential services & places near Markhandi
Hospitals, schools, banks, offices and other public places from OpenStreetMap. Distances are straight-line from Markhandi's map point, not road distance.
Banks, ATMs & post offices422 in Raisen district
Post office · 1.8 km away (straight line)
Post office · 3 km away (straight line)
Post office · 5.2 km away (straight line)
- Madhyanchal Gramin Bank Kiosk
Bank · 11 km away (straight line)
Jaisinagar, Sagar
Bank · 12 km away (straight line)
Jaisinagar, Sagar
Bank · 12 km away (straight line)
Jaisinagar, Sagar
Hospitals & clinics111 in Raisen district
- PHC Sultanganj
Primary / community health centre · 9.2 km away (straight line)
Raisen, Madhya Pradesh
Primary / community health centre · 11 km away (straight line)
Nainvilas
Primary / community health centre · 12 km away (straight line)
Jaisinagar, Sagar
Hospital · 12 km away (straight line)
Jaisinagar, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh
Hospital · 15 km away (straight line)
CH BEGUMGANJ
- urban B
Hospital · 15 km away (straight line)
urban B
Schools & anganwadis1 in Raisen district
Colleges & universities2 in Raisen district
- Gynodaya Mahavidyalaya
University · 11 km away (straight line)
Jaisinagar, Sagar
- Utkarsh Public School
College · 11 km away (straight line)
Jaisingar, Sagar
- Saraswati Shisau Mandir
College · 12 km away (straight line)
College · 12 km away (straight line)
Jaisinagar, Sagar
University · 12 km away (straight line)
Jaisinagar, Sagar
University · 12 km away (straight line)
Jaisinagar, Sagar
Government offices
Government office · 11 km away (straight line)
Jaisingar, Sagar
Government office · 11 km away (straight line)
Jaisingar, Sagar
Government office · 12 km away (straight line)
Jaisinagar, Sagar
- New RTO Karylaya Digital Seva
RTO / transport office · 38 km away (straight line)
New RTO Rod, Sagar
- New RTO Office Sagar
RTO / transport office · 38 km away (straight line)
New RTO Rod, Sagar
Temples6 in Raisen district
Other places of worship15 in Raisen district
Transport14 in Raisen district
- Indian Oil
Petrol pump · 11 km away (straight line)
Jaisingar, Sagar
- Bharat Petroleum Petrol Pump .
Petrol pump · 12 km away (straight line)
Jaisinagar, Sagar
Bus station · 12 km away (straight line)
Jaisinagar, Sagar
Bus station · 17 km away (straight line)
Agariya, Sagar
Bus station · 17 km away (straight line)
Sagar Rod, Sagar
- Ratona
Railway station · 37 km away (straight line)
Community places4 in Raisen district
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People often ask about Markhandi
Where is Markhandi located?
Markhandi is a village in Sultan-Ganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Which district is Markhandi in?
Markhandi is in Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh.
Which gram panchayat does Markhandi belong to?
Markhandi comes under the Markhandi gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Markhandi?
The pincode of Markhandi, Sultan-Ganj, Raisen is 464570.
What is the population of Markhandi?
As per the 2011 Census, Markhandi had a population of 1,147 (637 males and 510 females).
How many households are there in Markhandi?
Markhandi had 253 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Markhandi?
The literacy rate of Markhandi was 72.1% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Markhandi?
Markhandi had 801 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Markhandi in?
Markhandi is in the Vidisha Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Markhandi?
Shivraj Singh Chouhan (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Vidisha Lok Sabha seat, which includes Markhandi, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Markhandi in?
Markhandi is in the Silwani assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Markhandi?
Devendra Patel (Indian National Congress) won the Silwani assembly seat, which includes Markhandi, in 2023.
What is the LGD code of Markhandi?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Markhandi is 484142 and its Census 2011 village code is 484142.
Which villages are near Markhandi?
Villages near Markhandi include Jhirpani (1.7 km), Modakpur (2.4 km), Bhainsa (2.6 km), Keslon (2.7 km), Bankori (3.9 km).
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
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
What do you need to find near Markhandi?
- Hospital
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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.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for October: 32.9 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Raisen district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 27 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) · Gram | Bareli APMC | 5,005 | 7,181 | 7,150 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) · Desi (F.A.Q. Split) | Udaipura APMC | 2,000 | 7,300 | 6,900 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) · Gram | Obedullaganj APMC | 6,755 | 7,195 | 7,195 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) · Gram | Begamganj APMC | 6,000 | 7,000 | 7,000 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) · Gram | Gairatganj APMC | 6,501 | 7,060 | 7,060 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) · Gram | Silvani APMC | 6,305 | 7,005 | 7,005 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Bareli(F&V) APMC | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Bitter gourd · Bitter Gourd | Bareli(F&V) APMC | 2,100 | 2,100 | 2,100 | 27 Oct 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 Markhandi's shops.
Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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