Markar village, Pottangi block | Pincode 764039

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LGD code: 430070
Pincode: 764039
Post office: Pottangi
Population: 248
Households: 56
Literacy rate: 2.4%
Sex ratio: 1175 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 149
Distance to district centre: 47 km
Distance to mandal centre: 10 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 359 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 493 km
Nearest railway station: Shimiliguda · 19 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital,Pachipenta · 12 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Markar compares

By population, Markar ranks #68 of 100 villages in Pottangi mandal.

Literacy rate

2.4%

−26.8% vs mandal average

Markar: 2.4%
Pottangi mandal: 29.2%
Koraput district: 41.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,175

+152 vs mandal average

Markar: 1,175
Pottangi mandal: 1,023

Household size

people per home

4.4

+0.1 vs mandal average

Markar: 4.4
Pottangi mandal: 4.3

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

Markar at a glance

Markar is a village of 248 people in 56 households (Census 2011) in Pottangi block, Koraput district, Odisha, the 68th-largest of 100 villages in Pottangi block. Literacy is 2%, 27 points below the block average of 29% and the sex ratio is 1,175 women per 1,000 men. It lies 47 km from the Koraput district centre, 29 km from Ramabhadrapuram, the nearest town, 19 km from Shimiliguda railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 764039, served by Pottangi post office; the LGD village code is 430070. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital,Pachipenta, 12 km away. The village votes in Pottangi assembly constituency, represented by MLA Rama Chandra Kadam. The population is estimated at 292 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Markar · this village	248	2%	—
Gurujiguda · Pottangi	418	22%	2.2 km N
Alasi · Pottangi	495	19%	3.1 km E
Ipavalsa · Pottangi	114	28%	3.4 km N
Parthapuram · Pachipenta	711	8%	3.5 km E
Laudi · Pottangi	1,229	39%	3.5 km NE
Dekapadu · Narayanpatana	1,144	15%	4.2 km NW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Markar

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
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: JEYPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 39
Distance to district HQ (km): 77
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 30
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Sunki
Total area (ha): 208
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 13.19

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

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Key facts — Markar

LGD code: 430070
Pincode: 764039
Post office: Pottangi
Population (Census 2011): 248
Population (projected 2026): 292
Households: 56
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1175
Literacy rate: 2.4%
Coordinates: 18.46629°N, 83.00304°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Koraput
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Pottangi
Member of Parliament: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka
Member of Legislative Assembly: Rama Chandra Kadam
Block / Mandal: Pottangi

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 Koraput district level

Then & Now

Markar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

248

Census 2011 baseline

+17.7%

Population · 2026

292

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

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: 248Census 2011
Households: 56Census 2011
Literacy rate: 2.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1175 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2922026 proj. · +17.7% vs 2011
Est. households: 662026 projection
Active job cards: 2,21,868MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,21,626MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,014NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 41.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 39.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 98.0%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 58.2%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Koraput district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Koraput district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Koraput 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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Getting there

How to reach Markar

Mandal centre

Pottangi · ≈ 9.6 km

≈ 20 min by car · 23 min by bike

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District centre

Koraput · ≈ 47 km

≈ 1 h 36 min by car · 1 h 54 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,962 people

Ramabhadrapuram · ≈ 29 km

≈ 1 h by car · 1 h 12 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar359 kmcapital
Hyderabad493 km
Chennai666 km
Kolkata721 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationShimiliguda19 km
Bus stopDalaivalasa Bus Stop15 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital,Pachipenta12 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India12 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil12 km
CollegeRaja college ground39 km
Police stationRamabhadrapuram Police station30 km

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People often ask about Markar

What is the pincode of Markar?

The pincode of Markar, Pottangi block, Koraput district, Odisha is 764039. The post office is Pottangi.

Which post office delivers to Markar?

Mail for Markar is delivered through Pottangi post office, pincode 764039, in Pottangi block, Koraput district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Markar located?

Markar is a village in Pottangi block of Koraput district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Markar as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Markar village has a population of 248 across 56 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Markar in?

Markar falls under the Koraput Lok Sabha constituency (PC #21) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Markar in?

Markar falls under the Pottangi assembly constituency (AC #145) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Markar?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Markar village is 2.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Markar?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Markar village is 1175 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Markar?

12 schemes currently match residents of Markar, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Markar from Koraput district centre?

Markar is approximately 47 km (straight-line) from the centre of Koraput district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Markar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Markar village is 430070.

Which is the nearest town to Markar?

Ramabhadrapuram (population 10,962, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 29 km from Markar in a straight line.

How big is Markar compared to other villages in Pottangi block?

Markar ranks 68 of 100 villages in Pottangi block by Census 2011 population (248 residents).

How far is Markar from Bhubaneswar?

Markar is about 359 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 467 km.

How far is Markar from Hyderabad?

Markar is about 493 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 640 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Markar?

Shimiliguda is the nearest railway station to Markar, about 19 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 24 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Markar?

Dalaivalasa Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Markar, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Markar?

Government Hospital,Pachipenta is the nearest hospital or health centre to Markar, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Markar?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Markar, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Markar?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Markar, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 16 km.

Who is the MLA of Markar?

Markar falls under Pottangi assembly constituency (AC 145). The sitting MLA is Rama Chandra Kadam (INC).

Who is the MP for Markar?

Markar is in Koraput Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka (INC).

What is the population of Markar in 2026?

Markar is estimated at 292 people in 2026, up about 18% from 248 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Markar in?

Odisha falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Markar in Koraput 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, 2026-09-11
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)