Marwada

Marwada is a village located in Dantiwada taluka of Banas Kantha district in Gujarat, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Dantiwada (tehsildar office) and 20km away from district headquarter Palanpur. As per 2009 stats, Velavas is the gram panchayat of Marwada village.

Here you can discover what makes Marwada unique in its vibrant Dantiwada-Banas Kantha region. You’ll see Marwada’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Marwada

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Marwada is 507728. The village spans a total geographical area of 390.67 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 385505. Palanpur is nearest town to Marwada village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Marwada village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dhanera Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Banaskantha Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Marwada

Population of Marwada

According to the 2011 Census, Marwada has a total population of about 847, with approximately 436 males and 411 females. The sex ratio is around 942 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 133 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 34 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 51.95%, with male literacy at about 65.37% and female literacy near 37.71%. There are around 171 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Marwada's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Marwada

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Marwada. As per the 2011 stats, Marwada had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Marwada

Knowing the nearby villages of Marwada helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Marwada.

Frequently Asked Questions about Marwada