Marwadi - Narharpur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Marwadi is a village situated in the Narharpur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narharpur and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Marwadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marwadi is 447889. The village covers a total geographical area of 689.25 hectares and falls under the 494333 pincode. Kanker is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Marwadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kanker Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Marwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Marwadi village had a total population of 899 people, including 438 males and 461 females, living in 213 households. The sex ratio was 1,053 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.63%, with male literacy at 79.31% and female literacy at 58.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 23, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 731.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Marwadi

Marwadi is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Marwadi

Marwadi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dhamtari, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanker to Marwadi is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marwadi

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Marwadi village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Marwadi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Marwadi village are given below:

FAQs about Marwadi