Marha - Ghatampur, Kanpur Nagar

Marha is a village situated in the Ghatampur tehsil of Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghatampur and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Kanpur Nagar. Marha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marha is 150802. The village covers a total geographical area of 456.08 hectares and falls under the 209206 pincode. Ghatampur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Marha

As per Census 2011, Marha village has a total population of 1,518 people, consisting of 823 males and 695 females. The village has 270 households and a sex ratio of 844 females per 1,000 males. There are 213 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 843 literate and 675 illiterate residents. Additionally, 421 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,518823695
Child Population (0–6 yrs)21311895
Scheduled Castes (SC)421221200
Literate Population843506337
Illiterate Population675317358

Nearby Villages of Marha

Marha 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Maya Ka PurwaWest0.98 km
Chak AdamNorth-East1.26 km
RaipuraEast1.53 km
Bamhan TikriSouth-West1.63 km
TilhaliNorth2.18 km
Tikri Gorwa BangarWest2.27 km
GhuraupurSouth-East2.39 km
ItauraNorth-East2.55 km
KursedaNorth-East2.88 km
NimdhaNorth-West2.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Marha

Marha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Duhru, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghatampur to Marha is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanpur Nagar to Marha is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Marha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Marha

Where is Marha located?

Marha village is located in Ghatampur Tehsil, Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Marha?

Marha is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Marha?

The pincode of Marha is 209206.

What is the population of Marha?

Marha has a total population of 1,518, including 823 males and 695 females.

How many households are there in Marha?

There are 270 households in Marha.

What is the literacy rate in Marha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Marha is 55.53%. Male literacy is 61.48% and female literacy is 48.49%.