Marsanda - Biswan, Sitapur

Marsanda is a village situated in the Biswan tehsil of Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Biswan and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Sitapur. Marsanda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marsanda is 138376. The village covers a total geographical area of 248.97 hectares and falls under the 261145 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Marsanda

According to the 2011 Census, Marsanda village had a total population of 1,721 people, including 894 males and 827 females, living in 308 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.27%, with male literacy at 81.17% and female literacy at 60.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 633.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,721894827
Child Population (0–6 yrs)266140126
Scheduled Castes (SC)633330303
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,037612425
Illiterate Population684282402

Nearby Villages of Marsanda

Marsanda 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)
KalyanpurWest1.37 km
KatiyaNorth1.62 km
BanneraySouth-East1.81 km
Banni GhorainEast1.87 km
Bajehra NasisrpurSouth2.18 km
MahotepurWest2.53 km
UlaraNorth-East2.69 km
Kamahara KhurdNorth-West2.81 km
BhithauliSouth-West2.96 km
AmbarpurNorth-West3.36 km

Transport and Connectivity of Marsanda

Marsanda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Barai Jalalpur, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitapur to Marsanda is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sitapur to Marsanda is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marsanda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Marsanda

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

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

FAQs about Marsanda

Where is Marsanda located?

Marsanda village is located in Biswan Tehsil, Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Marsanda?

Marsanda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Marsanda?

The pincode of Marsanda is 261145.

What is the population of Marsanda?

Marsanda had a total population of 1,721, including 894 males and 827 females.

How many households are there in Marsanda?

Marsanda had 308 households.

What is the literacy rate in Marsanda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Marsanda was 71.27%. Male literacy was 81.17% and female literacy was 60.63%.