Markalu Population, Caste, Working Data Mandya, Karnataka - Census 2011
Markalu is a village situated in Malavalli taluka of Mandya district in Karnataka. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 743 families residing in the village Markalu. The total population of Markalu is 3,144 out of which 1,620 are males and 1,524 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Markalu is 941.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Markalu village is 319 which is 10% of the total population. There are 161 male children and 158 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Markalu is 981 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (941) of Markalu village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Markalu is 61.5%. Thus Markalu village has a lower literacy rate compared to 63.7% of Mandya district. The male literacy rate is 66.9% and the female literacy rate is 55.71% in Markalu village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Markalu village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Markalu Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Markalu village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 319 | 161 | 158 |
| Literacy | 61.49% | 66.9% | 55.71% |
| Scheduled Caste | 453 | 221 | 232 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Illiterate | 1,407 | 644 | 763 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 14.4% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.2% of total population in Markalu village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Markalu village out of total population, 1,607 were engaged in work activities. 60.7% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 39.3% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 1,607 workers engaged in Main Work, 768 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 77 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 975 | 827 | 148 |
| Cultivators | 768 | 672 | 96 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 77 | 65 | 12 |
| Household Industries | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Other Workers | 125 | 87 | 38 |
| Marginal Workers | 632 | 210 | 422 |
| Non Working | 1,537 | 583 | 954 |
Map of Markalu, Mandya, Karnataka
Nearby Villages to Markalu, Malavalli
Below are the list of villages near Markalu village in Malavalli.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Nenanuru | 872 |
| Doranahalli | 1,350 |
| Kallarepura | 1,321 |
| Kirugavalu | 8,268 |
| Banduru | 2,392 |
| Deshavalli | 974 |
| Bendaravadi | 2,054 |
| Hullegala | 862 |
| Honaganahalli | 771 |
| Madahalli | 1,060 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Markalu, Mandya, Karnataka - Wikipedia