Marui - Rajatalab, Varanasi

Marui is a village situated in the Rajatalab tehsil of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from Varanasi and around 32 km from Varanasi. Marui village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marui is 209398. The village covers a total geographical area of 427.5 hectares and falls under the 221305 pincode. Varanasi is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Marui village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sevapuri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Varanasi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Marui

According to the 2011 Census, Marui village had a total population of 5,413 people, including 2,862 males and 2,551 females, living in 741 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.62%, with male literacy at 85.16% and female literacy at 60.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 671, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 31.

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

Nearby Villages of Marui

Marui 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 Marui

Marui is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baherwa Halt, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Varanasi to Marui is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Varanasi to Marui is about 32 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 Marui

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

Health Facilities in Marui

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

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