Markapur
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| Markapuram | |
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| Town | |
 Markapuram
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| Coordinates: Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Prakasam |
| Area[1] | |
| • 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 | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| 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 also the headquarters of Markapur mandal.[3] As of 2011[update] the town had a population of 71,092.[2]
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Geography
Markapuram is located at Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found..[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/
