Marwa - Rambrai, West Khasi Hills

Marwa is a village situated in the Rambrai subdivision of West Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya. It is located approximately 30 km from Nongstoin and around 30 km from Nongstoin.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marwa is 276705. The village falls under the 793119 pincode.

Marwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system. For political representation, the village falls under the Rambrai jyrngam Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shillong Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Marwa

According to the 2011 Census, Marwa village had a total population of 127 people, including 63 males and 64 females, living in 20 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.17%, with male literacy at 90.70% and female literacy at 86.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 120.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1276364
Child Population (0–6 yrs)342014
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1205862
Literate Population823943
Illiterate Population452421

Nearby Villages of Marwa

Marwa is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Marwa

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Marwa.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Nongstoin to Marwa is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marwa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Marwa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Marwa

Where is Marwa located?

Marwa village is located in Rambrai Subdivision, West Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya, India.

What is the pincode of Marwa?

The pincode of Marwa is 793119.

What is the population of Marwa?

Marwa had a total population of 127, including 63 males and 64 females.

How many households are there in Marwa?

Marwa had 20 households.

What is the literacy rate in Marwa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Marwa was 88.17%. Male literacy was 90.70% and female literacy was 86.00%.