Marwad - Amalner, Jalgaon

Marwad is a village situated in the Amalner tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amalner and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Marwad village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marwad is 527416. The village covers a total geographical area of 790.86 hectares and falls under the 425402 pincode. Amalner is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Marwad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Amalner Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jalgaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Marwad

According to the 2011 Census, Marwad village had a total population of 3,538 people, including 1,832 males and 1,706 females, living in 796 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.37%, with male literacy at 88.17% and female literacy at 72.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 475, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 366.

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

Nearby Villages of Marwad

Marwad 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 Marwad

Marwad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhortex, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amalner to Marwad is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Marwad is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marwad

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

Health Facilities in Marwad

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

FAQs about Marwad