Marchwar - Aurai, Bhadohi

Marchwar is a village situated in the Aurai tehsil of Bhadohi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from Aurai and around 7 km from Sant Ravidas Nagar (bhadohi). Marchwar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marchwar is 210652. The village covers a total geographical area of 172.3 hectares and falls under the 221401 pincode. Ghausiya is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Marchwar

According to the 2011 Census, Marchwar village had a total population of 2,236 people, including 1,160 males and 1,076 females, living in 351 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.22%, with male literacy at 70.47% and female literacy at 43.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,154.

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

Nearby Villages of Marchwar

Marchwar 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 Marchwar

Marchwar 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 Bhadohi, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghausiya to Marchwar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sant Ravidas Nagar (bhadohi) to Marchwar is about 7 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marchwar

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

Health Facilities in Marchwar

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

FAQs about Marchwar