Marhin

Marhin is a village located in Hiranagar tehsil of Kathua district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Hiranagar (tehsildar office) and 27km away from district headquarter Kathua.

Marhin has its own place in the vibrant Kathua region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Marhin

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Marhin is 002131. The village spans a total geographical area of 148 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 184148. Hiranagar is nearest town to Marhin village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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Population of Marhin

Below is a concise population overview of Marhin as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,685 1,417 1,268
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 275 154 121
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1,304 700 604
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 7 2 5
Literate Population 1,905 1,077 828
Illiterate Population 780 340 440

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Marhin village:

  • The total population of Marhin village is around 2,685, including approximately 1,417 males and 1,268 females, with a sex ratio of 894 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 275 children aged 0–6 years in Marhin village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Marhin village has 1,304 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 7 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Marhin village is about 70.95%, with male literacy at 76.01% and female literacy at 65.30%.
  • There are around 621 households in Marhin village.

Connectivity of Marhin

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Marhin

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

Chak Wazir Lahbju Barnooh Chak Desa Choudharian Barsoo Chak Chak Charakh Mukundpur Labanian Chak Gupala Khanwal Chak Jawahir Rughnath Pora Mandleyal

Frequently Asked Questions about Marhin

Where is Marhin located?
Marhin village is situated in Hiranagar Tehsil, within the Kathua district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
What is the pincode of Marhin?
The pincode of Marhin is 184148, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Marhin as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Marhin is 2,685, with 1,417 males and 1,268 females.
How many households are there in Marhin as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Marhin village has a total of 621 households.
What is the literacy rate in Marhin as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Marhin is 70.95%. The male literacy rate is 76.01%, while the female literacy rate is 65.30%.