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Best Places to Visit & Things To Do in Markandi, Rangeilunda, Odisha [Updated-2026]

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April 2, 2026

Best Places to Visit & Things To Do in Markandi, Rangeilunda, Odisha [Updated-2026]

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overview of Markandi village in the Rangeilunda block of Ganjam district, Odisha.

Markandi is a notable coastal village with a unique dual identity: it is both a “Tsunami Ready” recognized community due to its vulnerability and preparedness for oceanogenic hazards, and a village facing significant development challenges as reflected in its census data .

The table below summarizes the key details of the village for a quick overview.

Feature	Details
📌 Location	Golanthara Tehsil / Rangeilunda Block, Ganjam district
🏘️ Gram Panchayat	Indrakhi (also referred to as Indraklhai)
📬 Pincode	761008
🗺️ Area	293 hectares
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Population (2011)	3,210
🏠 Households	717
🗳️ Constituency	Gopalpur (Assembly), Berhampur (Parliament)
🏙️ Nearest City	Brahmapur (Berhampur) – 2 km away

🌊 “Tsunami Ready” Recognition

In 2024, Markandi received international recognition as a “Tsunami Ready” village under the UNESCO-IOC Tsunami Ready Recognition Programme . This status highlights the community’s preparedness for tsunami and other coastal hazards.

Key Preparedness Initiatives:

Vulnerability: Located just 200 meters from the Bay of Bengal, the village is highly vulnerable to inundation due to its flat, low-lying terrain .
Community Training: In collaboration with the Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) and the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), local volunteers have received training on tsunami response, evacuation procedures, and early warning systems .
Drills: Community drills have helped familiarize residents with evacuation routes and designated safe zones .
Hazard Mapping: Local feedback indicates the coastal stretch up to 1.5 km from the shoreline has been designated as a tsunami hazard zone .

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Population & Demographics (as per 2011 Census)

As per the 2011 Census, Markandi village has a total population of 3,210 people, with 717 households .

Detailed demographic figures for the village are given below:

Particulars	Total	Male	Female
Total Population	3,210	1,617	1,593
Child Population (0–6 yrs)	514	277	237
Scheduled Castes (SC)	408	209	199
Scheduled Tribes (ST)	N/A	N/A	N/A
Literate Population	963	578	385
Illiterate Population	2,247	1,039	1,208

Key demographic highlights:

Sex Ratio: 985 females per 1,000 males, which is slightly higher than the state average .
Child Sex Ratio (0-6 yrs): 856 females per 1,000 males (calculated from 237 girls to 277 boys) .
Literacy Rate: 30.00% (Male: 35.75%, Female: 24.17%) – significantly below the state average .
SC Population: Scheduled Castes constitute 12.7% of the total population .
Working Population %: 53.1% of total population .

📊 Development & Performance Scores

According to Mission Antyodaya surveys, which measure village development across various parameters (with higher scores indicating better performance), Markandi has received the following scores:

Metric	Score
Village Score (2019 Survey)	42.0
Gram Panchayat Composite Index	0.485751

The Gram Panchayat Composite Index score of 0.485751 places Markandi in the 0.41-0.50 range, indicating a medium level of development performance .

🏛️ Local Governance

Markandi village falls under the Indrakhi Gram Panchayat (GP Code: 275078) . The Gram Panchayat is the local self-governing body responsible for civic administration and development work.

School Type	Availability	Grades
Government Primary School	Available within village	Classes 1-5
Government Middle School	Available within village	Classes 6-8

Facility Type	Status
Allopathic Hospital	Not available in village
Ayurvedic Hospital	Not available in village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)	Not available in village
Faith Healers	2 available
Medical Shops	Not specified

Service	Status
Post Office	Available within village (PIN: 761008)
Landline	Available
Mobile Coverage	Available
Internet Centre	Available within 5 km
Private Courier	Available in village

Service	Status
Public Bus Service	Available beyond 10 km distance
Private Bus Service	Available within village
Railway Station	Available beyond 10 km distance
Local Transport	Autos, tractors, cycle rickshaws, animal-driven carts available
Road Type	District Road passes through village; Pucca, Kuccha, and Foot Path present
Nearest Town/City	Brahmapur (Berhampur) – 2 km away

🌊 “Tsunami Ready” Recognition

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Population & Demographics (as per 2011 Census)

📊 Development & Performance Scores

🏛️ Local Governance

🛠️ Development Works (MGNREGA)

🏫 Education

🏥 Health Facilities

🌾 Agriculture & Economy

💧 Drinking Water & Sanitation

📬 Postal & Communication Services

🚌 Transport & Connectivity

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