Markandi
Markandi is a revenue village in Kanisi tehsil, Ganjam district, Odisha. It had a population of 3,210 in 717 households (Census 2011).
3,210 souls. 717 homes.
Kanisi tehsil, Ganjam district, Odisha.
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Markandi today
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹2,100Bhanjanagar APMC · 26 Oct 2026
- Cabbage₹1,700Bhanjanagar APMC · 26 Oct 2026
- Cauliflower₹3,500Bhanjanagar APMC · 26 Oct 2026
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Markandi is a village in Kanisi tehsil, Ganjam district, Odisha. At the 2011 Census it had 3,210 people in 717 households, with a literacy rate of 35.7%. It is administered by the Markandi gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 760003.
Gram panchayat
Markandi is in the Markandi gram panchayat.
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Markandi compares
By population, Markandi ranks #11 of 76 inhabited villages in Kanisi tehsil.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Markandi 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 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 Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Markandi at a glance
Markandi is a village of 3,210 people in 717 households (Census 2011) in Kanisi tehsil, Ganjam district, Odisha, the 11th of 76 inhabited villages in Kanisi tehsil by population. Literacy is 35.7%, 32.5 points below the tehsil figure of 68.2%, and the sex ratio is 985 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 760003, served by Markandi post office; the LGD village code is 412707.
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Key facts — Markandi
Villages sharing pincode 760003
Post office: Markandi
Other villages in Kanisi tehsil
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- Population
- 3,210Census 2011
- Male / female
- 1,617 / 1,593
- Households
- 717
- People per home
- 4.5
- Literacy rate
- 35.7%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Markandi 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 Markandi. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Markandi · 19.1888° N, 84.8285° E
Electoral profile
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Government jobs near Markandi
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Essential services & places near Markandi
Markandi isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Kanisi tehsil, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices1,192 in Ganjam district
- ATM (no name listed)
ATM
- ATM (no name listed)
ATM
Bank
- Canara Bank
Bank
Bank
- State Bank of India
Bank
Hospitals & clinics230 in Ganjam district
Clinic
Brahmapur
Clinic
Dr P.C Sahu street
Clinic
Ashok Nagar, Brahmapur
Clinic
Gosaninuagan Road, Gosani Nuagam, Brahmapur
Clinic
Daringbadi - Gopalpur Road, Ashok Nagar, Brahmapur
Clinic
Lane Number 5, Main Road, Bhaba Nagar, Brahmapur
Schools & anganwadis18 in Ganjam district
- De Paul School
School
- Government High School
School
- Government School
School
- OXFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL
School
School
gosaninuagaon, berhampur, ganjam
- ସହିଦ ଲକ୍ଷ୍ମଣ ନାୟକ ସରକାରୀ ସ୍କୁଲ (Saheed Laxman Nayak Memorial Government Municipal High School)
School
Colleges & universities23 in Ganjam district
- K.M.Science College
Coaching / training institute
- Ganjam Law College
College
- Khallikote College
College
College
College
- Industrial Training Institute
ITI / vocational institute
Police & fire stations15 in Ganjam district
- Baidyanathpur Police station
Police station
Revenue & panchayat offices5 in Ganjam district
Government offices17 in Ganjam district
Court
Court56, Komapalli Main Road
Temples51 in Ganjam district
- Hanuman Statue
Temple
- Hanuman Temple
Temple
- Sri Loknath Temple
Temple
- Sri RadhaKrishna Temple
Temple
Churches1 in Ganjam district
- Oriya Baptist Church
Church
Other places of worship1 in Ganjam district
Place of worship
12, ASHOK NAGAR, LANE-8, Berhampur
Transport106 in Ganjam district
- Brahmapur New Bus Stand
Bus station
- Gopalpur Main Bus Terminal
Bus station
- Kirtipur
Bus stop
- ବଡ଼ ମେଡ଼ିକାଲ ବସ ଷ୍ଟପ୍
Bus stop
- Ather Grid Charging station
EV charging station
- Bhambra Highway Service Station
Petrol pump
Agriculture services8 in Ganjam district
Community places29 in Ganjam district
- KV Basketball Court
Sports ground / stadium
- Khallikote College Stadium
Sports ground / stadium
- Kirtipur Playground
Sports ground / stadium
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People often ask about Markandi
Where is Markandi located?
Markandi is a village in Kanisi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha, India.
Which district is Markandi in?
Markandi is in Ganjam district of Odisha.
Which gram panchayat does Markandi belong to?
Markandi comes under the Markandi gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Markandi?
The pincode of Markandi, Kanisi, Ganjam is 760003.
What is the population of Markandi?
As per the 2011 Census, Markandi had a population of 3,210 (1,617 males and 1,593 females).
How many households are there in Markandi?
Markandi had 717 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Markandi?
The literacy rate of Markandi was 35.7% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Markandi?
Markandi had 985 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Markandi in?
Markandi is in the Berhampur Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Markandi?
Dr. Pradeep Kumar Panigrahy (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Berhampur Lok Sabha seat, which includes Markandi, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Markandi in?
Markandi is in the Gopalpur assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Markandi?
Bibhuti Bhushan Jena (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Gopalpur assembly seat, which includes Markandi, in 2024.
What is the LGD code of Markandi?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Markandi is 412707 and its Census 2011 village code is 412707.
Which villages are near Markandi?
Villages near Markandi include Indrakhi (about 2 km), Hantulu (about 2.5 km), Tulu (about 2.5 km), Keluapalli (about 3 km), Dhepanuapada (about 3 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 Markandi?
- Hospital
- PHC / clinic
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- ATM
- Post office
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- Petrol bunk
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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: 198.4 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
Not a weather forecast. For forecasts and warnings, follow IMD and official alerts.
District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Ganjam district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 26 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Bhanjanagar APMC | 2,000 | 2,200 | 2,100 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Cabbage · Cabbage | Bhanjanagar APMC | 1,600 | 1,800 | 1,700 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Cauliflower · Cauliflower | Bhanjanagar APMC | 3,400 | 3,600 | 3,500 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Cluster beans · Cluster Beans | Bhanjanagar APMC | 6,400 | 6,600 | 6,500 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Colacasia · Colacasia | Bhanjanagar APMC | 2,800 | 3,000 | 2,900 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Pumpkin · Pumpkin | Bhanjanagar APMC | 1,200 | 1,400 | 1,300 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Banana - Green · Banana - Green | Digapahandi APMC | 2,100 | 2,300 | 2,200 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Cabbage · Cabbage | Digapahandi APMC | 2,100 | 2,300 | 2,200 | 24 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 Markandi's shops.
Distances are approximate (the village's own post office in India Post's directory).
All villages near Markandi →Compare Markandi with… →All villages in Kanisi →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
- PM-Kisan status ↗
- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗
- DigiLocker ↗
- myScheme scheme finder ↗
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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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