Directory of Villages in Marwah Tehsil, Kishtwar
This page provides complete village information for Marwah Tehsil in Kishtwar district, Jammu & Kashmir. It includes a complete list of villages along with gram panchayat details, nearby towns, and administrative information used for local governance and planning.
About Marwah Tehsil
As per Census 2011, the tehsil code of Marwah is 00069. The total area of Marwah Tehsil is 307 km². Marwah has a sex ratio of approximately 937 females per 1,000 males.
Marwah Tehsil functions as a local administrative unit under Kishtwar district and is responsible for revenue administration, land records, and local governance. Villages are organized under gram panchayats for day-to-day local administration.
List of Villages in Marwah Tehsil
Marwah Tehsil has a total of 27 villages. The list below shows all villages in Marwah Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aftee | Afti | Kokernag (40 km) |
| 2 | Barayan | Choidraman | Kokernag (40 km) |
| 3 | Busmina | Basmina | Kokernag (149 km) |
| 4 | Chanjer | Changer | Kishtwar (77 km) |
| 5 | Chicha Dachhan | Chichha | Kishtwar (30 km) |
| 6 | Choye Draman | Choidraman | Kokernag (40 km) |
| 7 | Deharna | Dehrna | Kishtwar (50 km) |
| 8 | Dharie | Nowpachi B | Kistwar (15 km) |
| 9 | Gumri | Sukhnaie | Kokernag (40 km) |
| 10 | Hanzal | Hanzal | Kishtwar (65 km) |
| 11 | Inshan | Inshan | Kokernag (35 km) |
| 12 | Janak Pur | Janakpur | Kishtwar (60 km) |
| 13 | Lohrna | Loharana A | Kishtwar (65 km) |
| 14 | Lopara | Lopara A | Kishtwar (26 km) |
| 15 | Margi | Margi | Batote (1 km) |
| 16 | Mulwarwan | Mulwarwan | Kokernag (40 km) |
| 17 | Mungli | Afti | Kokernag (40 km) |
| 18 | Nopachi | Nowpachi A | Marwah |
| 19 | Nowgam | Nowpachi B | Kokernag (48 km) |
| 20 | Pathgam | Pathgam | Kishtwar (73 km) |
| 21 | Qaderna | Qaderna A | Kishtwar (82 km) |
| 22 | Rekenwas | Sukhnaie | Kokernag (28 km) |
| 23 | Rinaie | Ranie A | Kishtwar (74 km) |
| 24 | Sonder | Sounder A | Kishtwar (100 km) |
| 25 | Sukhnai | Sukhnaie | Kishtwar (15 km) |
| 26 | Tiller | Tiller | Kishtwar (69 km) |
| 27 | Yeerdu | Yourdoo | Kishtwar (71 km) |
Population of Marwah Tehsil
The population profile of Marwah 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 Marwah 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 | 35,572 | 35,572 | N/A |
| Male Population | 18,364 | 18,364 | N/A |
| Female Population | 17,208 | 17,208 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,953 | 6,953 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,651 | 3,651 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,302 | 3,302 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 15,473 | 15,473 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 10,002 | 10,002 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 5,471 | 5,471 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 20,099 | 20,099 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 8,362 | 8,362 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 11,737 | 11,737 | N/A |
| Total Households | 7,106 | 7,106 | N/A |
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Marwah 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 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SC Male Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SC Female Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 358 | 358 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 187 | 187 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 171 | 171 | N/A |
| Population Density | 116 / km² | 116 / km² | N/A |
All population figures shown above are based on Census 2011 and include rural and urban areas of Marwah Tehsil.