Markapur
Markapuram | |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Prakasam |
| Area | |
• Total | 28.77 km2 (11.11 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 145 m (476 ft) |
| Population (2011)[2] | |
• Total | 71,092 |
| • Density | 2,500/km2 (6,400/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Telephone code | +91–8596 |
| Website | Markapuram Municipality |
Markapuram is a town in Prakasam district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a municipality and the headquarters of Markapur mandal in Markapur revenue division.[3] As of 2011[update] the town had a population of 71,092.[2]
Geography
Markapuram is located at 15°44′N 79°17′E / 15.73°N 79.28°E.[4] It has an average elevation of 145 metres (475 ft).
Transport
Markapuram is located on the Thokapalli - Nadayal State Highway. Railway station is 5 km from town. It is a part of the Guntur division of South Central Railway division. The railway line from Vijayawada to Guntakal passes through this station.
Bus Services
Apsrtc- http://www.apsrtconline.in/oprs-web/
References
- ^ "Municipalities, Municipal Corporations & UDAs" (PDF). Directorate of Town and Country Planning. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 January 2016. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
- ^ a b "Census 2011". Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 26 July 2014.
- ^ "Guntur District Mandals" (PDF). Census of India. pp. 133, 174. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Markapur