Marhat - Phulpur, Azamgarh

Marhat is a village situated in the Phulpur tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulpur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Rampur Kala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marhat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marhat is 194762. The village covers a total geographical area of 62.73 hectares and falls under the 276128 pincode. Shahganj is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Marhat

According to the 2011 Census, Marhat village had a total population of 532 people, including 264 males and 268 females, living in 81 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.66%, with male literacy at 94.07% and female literacy at 68.47%.

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

Nearby Villages of Marhat

Marhat 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 Marhat

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Marhat. The nearest railway station is Bilwai, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahganj to Marhat is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Marhat is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marhat

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

Health Facilities in Marhat

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

FAQs about Marhat