Marwa - Bassi Pathana, Fatehgarh Sahib

Marwa is a village situated in the Bassi Pathana tehsil of Fatehgarh Sahib district, Punjab. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bassi Pathana and around 11 km from the district headquarters in Fatehgarh Sahib. Marwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marwa is 032575. The village covers a total geographical area of 211 hectares and falls under the 140412 pincode. Bassi Pathana is the nearest town.

Marwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bassi pathana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Fatehgarh Sahib Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Marwa

As per Census 2011, Marwa village has a total population of 866 people, consisting of 485 males and 381 females. The village has 155 households and a sex ratio of 785 females per 1,000 males. There are 79 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 653 literate and 213 illiterate residents. Additionally, 373 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Marwa are given below:

Nearby Villages of Marwa

Marwa 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 Marwa

Marwa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Noganwan, while the nearest airport is Chandigarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Fatehgarh Sahib to Marwa is about 11 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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:

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:

FAQs about Marwa