Marwahi
Marwahi is a Town and Tehsil in Bilaspur District of Chhattisgarh. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Marwahi Block (CD) is 03288. The total area of Marwahi Tehsil is 690 km². Marwahi has a sex ratio of approximately 1015 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Marwahi Tehsil
Marwahi Tehsil has a total of 86 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Marwahi Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amera Tikra | Ameratikra | Pendra (38 km) |
| 2 | Andi | Andi | Pendra (8 km) |
| 3 | Badraudi | Badrodi | Pendra (40 km) |
| 4 | Bagdi | Bagadi | Pendra (12 km) |
| 5 | Bagrad | Bagrar | Manendragarh (30 km) |
| 6 | Bahrijhorki | Ghummatola | Manendragarh (35 km) |
| 7 | Bahutadol | Patharri | Bilaspur (140 km) |
| 8 | Bandhauri | Bandhouri | Pendra (22 km) |
| 9 | Banshital | Bansital | Pendra (35 km) |
| 10 | Baraur | Baror | Manendragarh (31 km) |
| 11 | Bargawan | N/A | Pendra (26 km) |
| 12 | Beljhiriya | Beljhiriya | Pendra (56 km) |
| 13 | Bharridand | Bharridand | Pendra (28 km) |
| 14 | Chachedi | Chchedi | Bilaspur (135 km) |
| 15 | Chanadongri | Chanadongari | Pendra (45 km) |
| 16 | Changeri | Changeri | Manendragarh (45 km) |
| 17 | Chichghona | Chichgohana | Pendra (41 km) |
| 18 | Dandiya | Pondi | Pendra (40 km) |
| 19 | Danikundi | Bansital | Pendra (40 km) |
| 20 | Darmohali | Darmohli | Pendra (25 km) |
| 21 | Deogawan | Badrodi | Pendra (45 km) |
| 22 | Deori Dand | Sacharatola | Gaurella (40 km) |
| 23 | Dhanaura | Dhanora | Pendra (57 km) |
| 24 | Dhanpur | Dhanpur | Pendra (13 km) |
| 25 | Dharhar | Dharhar | Bilaspur (135 km) |
| 26 | Dhaubahar | Dhobhar | Pendra (15 km) |
| 27 | Dhitora | Barganwa | Pendra (25 km) |
| 28 | Dhummatola | Ghummatola | Manendragarh (34 km) |
| 29 | Dongariya | Dongriya | Pendra (13 km) |
| 30 | Dongratola | Ameratikra | Pendra (25 km) |
| 31 | Dumarkherawa | Nagwahi | Pendra (9 km) |
| 32 | Enthi | Dharhar | Bilaspur (136 km) |
| 33 | Ganaya | Dhanora | Manendragarh (30 km) |
| 34 | Ghinauchi | Maladand | Pendra (42 km) |
| 35 | Ghusaria | Chchedi | Bilaspur (135 km) |
| 36 | Gudumdeori | Gudumdevari | Pendra (9 km) |
| 37 | Gullidand | Gullidand | Pendra (32 km) |
| 38 | Jhiriyatola | Bagrar | Pendra (47 km) |
| 39 | Kachhar | Kachar | Manendragarh (36 km) |
| 40 | Kargikalan | Kargikala | Pendra (40 km) |
| 41 | Karhani | Karhani | Pendra (43 km) |
| 42 | Karhaniya | Kachar | Pendra (50 km) |
| 43 | Karsiwa | Karsiva | Pendra (18 km) |
| 44 | Katra | Katra | Pendra (52 km) |
| 45 | Khurpa | Khurpa | Pendra (25 km) |
| 46 | Kodawahi | Latkonikhurd | Pendra (9 km) |
| 47 | Kolbira | Patharra | Pendra (25 km) |
| 48 | Kumhari | Kumhari | Pendra (37 km) |
| 49 | Larkeni | Larkeni | Pendra (15 km) |
| 50 | Latkoni Khurd | Latkonikhurd | Pendra (10 km) |
| 51 | Litiyasarai | Gullidand | Gaurella (42 km) |
| 52 | Lohari | Lohari | Pendra (41 km) |
| 53 | Madai | Madai | Pendra (25 km) |
| 54 | Madakot | Kumhari | Pendra (35 km) |
| 55 | Madwahi | Madwahi | Bilaspur (132 km) |
| 56 | Magurda | Magurada | Gaurella (35 km) |
| 57 | Mahora | Mahora | Pendra (8 km) |
| 58 | Majhganwan | Majhgawa | Pendra (7 km) |
| 59 | Maladand | Maladand | Pendra (50 km) |
| 60 | Manaura | Manaora | Pendra (50 km) |
| 61 | Marwahi | Marwahi | Pendra (45 km) |
| 62 | Masurikhar | Masurikhar | Pendra (15 km) |
| 63 | Matiyadand | Matiadand | Pendra (28 km) |
| 64 | Mouharitola | Ameratikra | Pendra (36 km) |
| 65 | Nagawahi | Nagwahi | Pendra (10 km) |
| 66 | Naka | Naka | Pendra (38 km) |
| 67 | Naraur | Narour | Pendra (18 km) |
| 68 | Nimdha | Nimdha | Pendra (20 km) |
| 69 | Pandri | Pandri | Bilaspur (145 km) |
| 70 | Parasi | Parasi | Manendragarh (35 km) |
| 71 | Patharra | Patharra | Pendra (20 km) |
| 72 | Patharri | Patharri | Pendra (42 km) |
| 73 | Piperdol | Gullidand | Gaurella (50 km) |
| 74 | Pondi | Pondi | Pendra (40 km) |
| 75 | Rajadih | Ratga | Gaurella (50 km) |
| 76 | Ratga | Ratga | Pendra (25 km) |
| 77 | Rumga | Rumga | Pendra (26 km) |
| 78 | Sacharatola | Sacharatola | Gaurella (40 km) |
| 79 | Salhekota | Salhekota | Pendra (18 km) |
| 80 | Sekhwa | Sekhwa | Pendra (20 km) |
| 81 | Semardarri | Semardarri | Gaurella (40 km) |
| 82 | Seoni | Seoni | Pendra (35 km) |
| 83 | Silpahari | Silpahri | Pendra (15 km) |
| 84 | Tendumuda | Tendumuda | Manendragarh (35 km) |
| 85 | Tikathi | Tikthi | Manendragarh (33 km) |
| 86 | Usarh | Usadh | Pendra (57 km) |
Population of Marwahi Tehsil
The population profile of Marwahi Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Marwahi Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,16,804 | 1,16,804 | N/A |
| Male Population | 57,965 | 57,965 | N/A |
| Female Population | 58,839 | 58,839 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 16,897 | 16,897 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,402 | 8,402 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,495 | 8,495 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 64,681 | 64,681 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 37,527 | 37,527 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 27,154 | 27,154 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 52,123 | 52,123 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 20,438 | 20,438 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 31,685 | 31,685 | N/A |
| Total Households | 30,970 | 30,970 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 1,16,804 people. Includes nearly 57,965 males and 58,839 females. Rural population is about 1,16,804 people.
- There are around 16,897 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 8,402 boys and 8,495 girls.
- Literate population is about 64,681 people. Non-literate population is around 52,123 people.
- There are nearly 30,970 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Marwahi Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 9,940 | 9,940 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 5,025 | 5,025 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 4,915 | 4,915 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 69,439 | 69,439 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 34,124 | 34,124 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 35,315 | 35,315 | N/A |
| Population Density | 169 / km² | 169 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Marwahi Tehsil is approximately 9,940 people, including 5,025 males and 4,915 females. Around 9,940 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Marwahi Tehsil is about 69,439 people, including 34,124 males and 35,315 females. Around 69,439 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 169 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 169 people per sq. km.