Markandi Population, Caste, Working Data Ganjam, Odisha - Census 2011
Markandi is a village situated in Golanthara block of Ganjam district in Odisha. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 717 families residing in the village Markandi. The total population of Markandi is 3,210 out of which 1,617 are males and 1,593 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Markandi is 985.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Markandi village is 514 which is 16% of the total population. There are 277 male children and 237 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Markandi is 856 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (985) of Markandi village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Markandi is 35.7%. Thus Markandi village has a lower literacy rate compared to 62.6% of Ganjam district. The male literacy rate is 43.13% and the female literacy rate is 28.39% in Markandi village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Markandi village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Markandi Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Markandi village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 514 | 277 | 237 |
| Literacy | 35.72% | 43.13% | 28.39% |
| Scheduled Caste | 408 | 209 | 199 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illiterate | 2,247 | 1,039 | 1,208 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 12.7% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0% of total population in Markandi village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Markandi village out of total population, 1,706 were engaged in work activities. 64% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 36% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 1,706 workers engaged in Main Work, 75 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 163 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 1,091 | 851 | 240 |
| Cultivators | 75 | 58 | 17 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 163 | 63 | 100 |
| Household Industries | 26 | 19 | 7 |
| Other Workers | 827 | 711 | 116 |
| Marginal Workers | 615 | 92 | 523 |
| Non Working | 1,504 | 674 | 830 |
Map of Markandi, Ganjam, Odisha
Nearby Villages to Markandi, Golanthara
Below are the list of villages near Markandi village in Golanthara.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Tulu | 1,510 |
| Indrakhi | 1,299 |
| Belakudi | 317 |
| Phasinuapada | 397 |
| Bayali | 682 |
| Dhepanuapada | 650 |
| Haradanga | 2,226 |
| Mendrajpur | 1,255 |
| Jaganathpur | 210 |
| Ekasingi | 2,104 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Markandi, Ganjam, Odisha - Wikipedia