Markandi Gram Panchayat, nestled just 250 meters from the tranquil Bangopasagar (Bay of Bengal), is surrounded by picturesque landscapes with kia (Kewda Rooh) trees and fields. This village, situated on sandy land, constantly grapples with the ever-present threat of nature’s fury. To the east lies Bangopasagar, while the west is flanked by Indrakhi village and Tulu village. Garampeta Village and Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER)…