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

According to the 2011 Census, Marha village had a total population of 1,518 people, including 823 males and 695 females, living in 270 households. The sex ratio was 844 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.60%, with male literacy at 71.77% and female literacy at 56.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 421.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Marha