Marhoon - Billawar, Kathua

Marhoon is a village situated in the Billawar tehsil of Kathua district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Billawar and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Kathua. Marhoon village is a designated Halqa Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marhoon is 001661. The village covers a total geographical area of 1605 hectares and falls under the 184204 pincode. Billawar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Marhoon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Marhoon

According to the 2011 Census, Marhoon village had a total population of 2,435 people, including 1,304 males and 1,131 females, living in 423 households. The sex ratio was 867 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.40%, with male literacy at 67.00% and female literacy at 32.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 369, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 489.

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

Nearby Villages of Marhoon

Marhoon 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 Marhoon

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Marhoon. The nearest railway station is Kathua, while the nearest airport is Pathankot Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Billawar to Marhoon is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kathua to Marhoon is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marhoon

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

Health Facilities in Marhoon

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

FAQs about Marhoon