Markanda
Markanda is a revenue village in Daryapur taluka, Amravati district, Maharashtra. It had a population of 848 in 223 households (Census 2011).
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848 souls. 223 homes.
Daryapur taluka, Amravati district, Maharashtra.
Markanda today
- Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole)₹6,900APMC Chandur Bazar · 6 Nov 2026
- Green Chilli₹2,200Varud(Rajura Bazar) · 6 Nov 2026
- Maize₹2,550APMC Dharni · 6 Nov 2026
Diwali 2026 in Markanda
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Markanda at a glance
Markanda is a mid-sized village of Daryapur taluka: 848 people in 223 households (Census 2011), 52nd of its 133 inhabited villages by population. Literacy stood at 90.3%, above Amravati district's 85.1% (Daryapur taluka: 87.9%), while the sex ratio was 843 women per 1,000 men, below the district's 947. It falls under Markanda gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 444802. The village covers 338 hectares — about 3.4 km², or roughly 251 people per km² (Census 2011). For elections it falls in the Daryapur assembly constituency and the Amravati Lok Sabha constituency.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Daryapur 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
Gram panchayat
Markanda is in the Markanda (मार्कॅंडा) gram panchayat.
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Markanda compares
By population, Markanda ranks #52 of 133 inhabited villages in Daryapur taluka.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
What Markanda had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Treated tap water Available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Available
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Maharashtra's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+15.1%), 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
- 848Census 2011
- Male / female
- 460 / 388
- Households
- 223
- People per home
- 3.8
- Literacy rate
- 90.3%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 395
- Work participation
- 46.6%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Markanda on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 2 km, from the village's own post office in India Post's directory — not the exact site of Markanda. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Markanda · 21.3200° N, 77.7200° E
Electoral profile
Estimated: 100% of the 74 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); Election Commission of India, Maharashtra Assembly 2024 (via OpenCity).
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Write a postEssential services & places near Markanda
Markanda isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Daryapur taluka, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices1,139 in Amravati district
Post office
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics575 in Amravati district
Hospital
64, Gandhinagar, Daryapur
Hospital
Kalashi
Hospital
Wadner Gangai
Schools & anganwadis30 in Amravati district
Colleges & universities36 in Amravati district
Police & fire stations7 in Amravati district
Revenue & panchayat offices3 in Amravati district
Government offices22 in Amravati district
Temples240 in Amravati district
Churches1 in Amravati district
Mosques53 in Amravati district
Other places of worship39 in Amravati district
Transport114 in Amravati district
- Bharat Petroleum, Ganorkar Bros
Petrol pump
- HP Petrol pump- O S SHARMA
Petrol pump
- Lord Petrol Pump
Petrol pump
Agriculture services4 in Amravati district
Community places32 in Amravati district
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People often ask about Markanda
Where is Markanda located?
Markanda is a village in Daryapur taluka of Amravati district, Maharashtra, India.
Which district is Markanda in?
Markanda is in Amravati district of Maharashtra.
Which gram panchayat does Markanda belong to?
Markanda comes under the Markanda gram panchayat.
How is Markanda written in the local script?
Markanda is written मार्कंडा.
What is the pincode of Markanda?
The pincode of Markanda, Daryapur, Amravati is 444802.
What is the population of Markanda?
As per the 2011 Census, Markanda had a population of 848 (460 males and 388 females).
How many households are there in Markanda?
Markanda had 223 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Markanda?
Markanda covers about 338 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Markanda?
The literacy rate of Markanda was 90.3% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Markanda?
Markanda had 843 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Markanda in?
Markanda is in the Amravati Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Markanda?
Balwant Baswant Wankhade (Indian National Congress) won the Amravati Lok Sabha seat, which includes Markanda, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Markanda in?
Markanda is in the Daryapur assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Markanda?
Gajanan Motiram Lawate (Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray)) won the Daryapur assembly seat, which includes Markanda, in 2024.
Which development block is Markanda in?
Markanda is in the Daryapur development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Markanda?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Markanda is 532961 and its Census 2011 village code is 532961.
Which villages are near Markanda?
Villages near Markanda include Deurwada (about 2.5 km), Kajali (about 2.5 km), Madhan (about 4.5 km), Surali (about 5.5 km), Bramhanwada pathak (about 5.5 km).
What is the population of Markanda in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Markanda's Census 2011 population of 848 by Maharashtra's official RGI projection (+15.1% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 980 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Markanda?
The sarpanch of Markanda 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.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for November: 15.2 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Amravati district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 6 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) · Kabul Small | Varud(Rajura Bazar) | 6,500 | 7,090 | 6,810 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) | Varud(Rajura Bazar) | 6,000 | 7,300 | 6,825 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) | APMC Chandur Bazar | 6,500 | 7,200 | 6,900 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Green Chilli | Varud(Rajura Bazar) | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Maize · Yellow | APMC Dharni | 2,500 | 2,600 | 2,550 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Maize | APMC Chandur Bazar | 2,450 | 3,100 | 2,800 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Red gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) | APMC Chandur Bazar | 9,300 | 10,780 | 9,654 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Soyabean · Yellow | APMC Chandur Bazar | 6,500 | 7,050 | 6,800 | 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 Markanda's shops. Best mandi price near Markanda →
Official dataAgmarknet, 6 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (the village's own post office in India Post's directory).
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