Markandeshwar
- Location
- 20.23500° N, 85.83333° E
Source: Wikidata, release of 31 Oct 2026. Wikidata (CC0), CC0 1.0. Last seen in the source 1 Nov 2026. Not checked by VoiceOfVillage; call before you travel.
How to reach Markandeshwar
- Nearest railway station: Lingaraj Temple Road — about 1.8 km (straight line)
- Nearest bus station: Khandagiri Bus Stand — about 6 km (straight line)
- Nearest airport: Biju Patnaik International Airport — about 2.7 km (straight line)
Straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap; road distances are longer. Check routes before you travel.
Questions about Markandeshwar
Where is Markandeshwar?
Markandeshwar is a temple in Khordha district, Odisha.
Which is the nearest railway station to Markandeshwar?
Lingaraj Temple Road, about 1.8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). Road distance is longer.
Which airport is nearest to Markandeshwar?
Biju Patnaik International Airport, about 2.7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap).
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