Marotan

Marotan is a village located in Jhanduta tehsil of Bilaspur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 60km away from district headquarter Jhanduta. Jhanduta is the sub-district headquarter of Marotan village. As per 2009 stats, Salwar is the gram panchayat of Marotan village.

Here you can discover what makes Marotan unique in its vibrant Jhanduta-Bilaspur region. You’ll see Marotan’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 Marotan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Marotan is 019432. The village spans a total geographical area of 44.66 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 174017. Naina Devi is nearest town to Marotan village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Marotan 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 Jhanduta Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Marotan

Population of Marotan

According to the 2011 Census, Marotan has a total population of about 241, with approximately 139 males and 102 females. The sex ratio is around 733 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 20 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 68 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 4. The overall literacy rate is approximately 75.93%, with male literacy at about 81.29% and female literacy near 68.63%. There are around 46 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Marotan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Marotan

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

Nearby Villages of Marotan

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Marotan