Marni - Ghorawal, Sonbhadra

Marni is a village situated in the Ghorawal tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghorawal and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Amli Pokhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marni is 212952. The village covers a total geographical area of 549.76 hectares and falls under the 231210 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Marni village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Marni

According to the 2011 Census, Marni village had a total population of 492 people, including 265 males and 227 females, living in 97 households. The sex ratio was 857 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.25%, with male literacy at 66.50% and female literacy at 38.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 329, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 59.

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

Nearby Villages of Marni

Marni 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 Marni

Marni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Lusa, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonbhadra to Marni is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Marni is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marni

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

Health Facilities in Marni

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

FAQs about Marni