Marawa - Handia, Prayagraj

Marawa is a village situated in the Handia tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from Handia and around 51 km from Allahabad. Marawa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marawa is 162636. The village covers a total geographical area of 99.6 hectares and falls under the 221508 pincode. Allahabad is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Marawa

As per Census 2011, Marawa village has a total population of 2,183 people, consisting of 1,135 males and 1,048 females. The village has 326 households and a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males. There are 316 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,425 literate and 758 illiterate residents. Additionally, 663 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Marawa

Marawa 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 Marawa

Marawa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Janghai Jn, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Allahabad to Marawa is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Allahabad to Marawa is about 51 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 Marawa

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

Health Facilities in Marawa

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

FAQs about Marawa