Marwah Tehsil - Kishtwar, Jammu And Kashmir
Marwah is an administrative tehsil in the Kishtwar district of Jammu And Kashmir, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Marwah is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Anantnag, while the nearest airport is Sheikh Ul Alam Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 83.4 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 307 km², including 307.35 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 937 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Marwah Tehsil
Marwah Tehsil has a total of 11 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Tehsil, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Changer | Rural | Changer |
| 2 | Deharna | Rural | Dehrna |
| 3 | Dehrai | Rural | Nowpachi-B |
| 4 | Hanzal | Rural | Hanzal |
| 5 | Nowapachi | Rural | Nowpachi-B |
| 6 | Nowgam | Rural | Nowpachi-B |
| 7 | Pethgam | Rural | Pathgam |
| 8 | Qaderna | Rural | Qaderna-B |
| 9 | Renai | Rural | Ranie-B |
| 10 | Teller | Rural | Tiller |
| 11 | Yourdoo | Rural | Yourdoo |
Population of Marwah Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Marwah Tehsil has a total population of 35,572 people, consisting of 18,364 males and 17,208 females. There are 7,106 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 116 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 35,572 | 35,572 | 0 |
| Male Population | 18,364 | 18,364 | 0 |
| Female Population | 17,208 | 17,208 | 0 |
| Total Households | 7,106 | 7,106 | 0 |
| Population Density | 116 / km² | 116 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 15,473 literate people and 6,953 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 358 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,953 | 6,953 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 15,473 | 15,473 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 20,099 | 20,099 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 358 | 358 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.