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Markapur is a town in Markapuram district, Andhra Pradesh, home to 71,092 people at the 2011 Census.
Markapur: Census and Facts
District: Markapuram district. Population (2011 Census): 71,092; 2001: 58,462. Area: about 22.85 sq km.
Culture, Festivals and Food in Markapur
Markapur, also called Markapuram, is the headquarters of Markapuram district.
History of Markapur
The name comes from a story of a milkmaid called Marika, who built a small temple after Swamy Chennakesava blessed her with a son. A village grew around it, called Marikapuram.
Geography and Climate of Markapur
Markapur stands about 145 m above sea level, about 100 km east of Kurnool.
Education in Markapur
N.S. Agricultural College and other degree colleges are in Markapur.
Hospitals, Clinics and Healthcare in Markapur
Places listed in OpenStreetMap within about 3.5 km of the centre, with counts in brackets. Hospitals (26): Markapuram Area Government hospital; Chaithra Nursing Home; Chandra Multi Speciality Hospital; Dr. Padmaja Hospital; Hasini Hospital; Jalukuri Adilakshmi Hospital; Kerala Hospital; Khushi Multi Speciality Hospital; Life Line Physiotherapy And Rehabilitation Center; Lochan Eye & Dental Hospital. Clinics (3): Mamatha Clinic; Santhi Clinic; Swasa Chest Clinic.
Schools, Colleges and Libraries in Markapur
Schools (1): Kamala High School.
Banks, Markets and Shopping in Markapur
Banks (1).
Temples, Landmarks and Parks in Markapur
Places of worship (2): Chennakesava Swamy Temple. Parks and stadiums (1): Gandhi Park.
Railway, Bus and Fuel Stations in Markapur
Bus stations (1): APSRTC Bus Station , Markapuram.
PIN Codes and Getting to Markapur
Post offices and PIN codes in Markapur: Markapur 523316, Markapur Bazar 523316 and Markapur East 523316. Markapur lies on the Anantapur–Amaravati Expressway.
Cities Close to Markapur
The nearest cities we work with are Macherla (about 85 km), Ongole (about 88 km), Nandyal (about 88 km) and Kandukur (about 90 km).
Sources: Wikipedia, Wikidata, Census of India 2011 and India Post and OpenStreetMap, checked 14 October 2026.
Industries we work with in Markapur
- Slate & Marble
- Agriculture
- Education
- Retail
- Healthcare