Markanda village, Kalamb taluka | Pincode 445401

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LGD code: 542350
Pincode: 445401
Post office: Kalamb (Yavatmal)
Population: 447
Households: 109
Literacy rate: 70.9%
Sex ratio: 961 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 227

Census 2011 · in context

How Markanda compares

By population, Markanda ranks #64 of 139 villages in Kalamb mandal.

Literacy rate

70.9%

−2.3% vs mandal average

Markanda: 70.9%
Kalamb mandal: 73.2%
Yavatmal district: 73.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

961

−2 vs mandal average

Markanda: 961
Kalamb mandal: 963

Household size

people per home

4.1

Same as the mandal average

Markanda: 4.1
Kalamb mandal: 4.1

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Markanda at a glance

Markanda is a village of 447 people in 109 households (Census 2011) in Kalamb taluka, Yavatmal district, Maharashtra, the 64th-largest of 139 villages in Kalamb taluka. Literacy is 71%, 2 points below the taluka average of 73% and the sex ratio is 961 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 445401, served by Kalamb (Yavatmal) post office; the LGD village code is 542350. The village votes in Ralegaon assembly constituency, represented by MLA Prof. Dr. Ashok Ramaji Wooike. The population is estimated at 527 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Markanda · this village	447	71%	—
Kolazari · Kalamb	385	77%	—
Pangadi · Kalamb	202	55%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Markanda

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 18
Power hours (winter): 18
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: YAVATMAL
Distance to nearest town (km): 38
Distance to district HQ (km): 38
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 3
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 575.17
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 263.45

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Markanda

LGD code: 542350
Pincode: 445401
Post office: Kalamb (Yavatmal)
Population (Census 2011): 447
Population (projected 2026): 527
Households: 109
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 961
Literacy rate: 70.9%
Lok Sabha constituency: Yavatmal-Washim
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Ralegaon
Member of Parliament: Sanjay Deshmukh
Member of Legislative Assembly: Prof. Dr. Ashok Ramaji Wooike
Block / Mandal: Kalamb

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Yavatmal district level

Then & Now

Markanda — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

447

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

527

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

109

Census 2011 baseline

+18.3%

Households · 2026

129

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 447Census 2011
Households: 109Census 2011
Literacy rate: 70.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 961 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5272026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1292026 projection
Active job cards: 2,33,022MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,48,616MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 9,36,17,088ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 82.1%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Yavatmal district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 12,77,233PMAY-G · 12,77,233 of 33,40,872 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Yavatmal district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 7,14,978Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Yavatmal district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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First notification on drought mitigation in three days, Maharashtra government to seek Central aid: CM Fadnavis

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Sacred Games actress helped build 200 toilets, a school and a canal in Maharashtra village. Who is Rajshri

Reported by The Economic Times.

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Maharashtra government may soon declare 100% drought-hit by September-end, says Cooperation Minister Patil

Reported by ChiniMandi.

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First notification on drought mitigation in three days, Maharashtra government to seek Central aid: CM Fadnavis
The Hindu6h ago
Sacred Games actress helped build 200 toilets, a school and a canal in Maharashtra village. Who is Rajshri
The Economic Times9h ago
Maharashtra government may soon declare 100% drought-hit by September-end, says Cooperation Minister Patil
ChiniMandi11h ago
Maharashtra sugar output may fall 20% to 80 lakh tonnes: WISMA
ChiniMandiyesterday
Sapkal seeks Rs 1 lakh per hectare aid, loan waiver for drought-hit Maharashtra farmers
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Declare drought, provide relief to farmers: Amit Thackeray tells Maharashtra govt
ThePrint2 days ago

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What is the pincode of Markanda?

The pincode of Markanda, Kalamb taluka, Yavatmal district, Maharashtra is 445401. The post office is Kalamb (Yavatmal).

Which post office delivers to Markanda?

Mail for Markanda is delivered through Kalamb (Yavatmal) post office, pincode 445401, in Kalamb taluka, Yavatmal district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Markanda located?

Markanda is a village in Kalamb taluka of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the population of Markanda as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Markanda village has a population of 447 across 109 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Markanda in?

Markanda falls under the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha constituency (PC #14) of Maharashtra.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Markanda in?

Markanda falls under the Ralegaon assembly constituency (AC #77) of Maharashtra.

What is the literacy rate in Markanda?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Markanda village is 70.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Markanda?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Markanda village is 961 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Markanda?

12 schemes currently match residents of Markanda, including Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, Shiv Bhojan Thali, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Markanda?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Markanda village is 542350.

How big is Markanda compared to other villages in Kalamb taluka?

Markanda ranks 64 of 139 villages in Kalamb taluka by Census 2011 population (447 residents).

Who is the MLA of Markanda?

Markanda falls under Ralegaon assembly constituency (AC 77). The sitting MLA is Prof. Dr. Ashok Ramaji Wooike (BJP).

Who is the MP for Markanda?

Markanda is in Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Sanjay Deshmukh (SHS(UBT)).

What is the population of Markanda in 2026?

Markanda is estimated at 527 people in 2026, up about 18% from 447 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Markanda in?

Maharashtra falls in the Western Plateau and Hills zone (cotton, jowar, sugarcane, oilseeds) and the West Coast Plains and Ghats zone (rice, coconut, spices, rubber, plantation crops) of the ICAR classification; Markanda in Yavatmal district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-22
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)