Marwari - Balganga, Tehri Garhwal

Marwari is a village situated in the Balganga tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 38 km from Ghansali and around 97 km from New Tehri. Marwari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marwari is 042806. The village covers a total geographical area of 159.62 hectares and falls under the 249125 pincode. Srinagar is the nearest town, located about 92 km away.

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

Population of Marwari

As per Census 2011, Marwari village has a total population of 564 people, consisting of 273 males and 291 females. The village has 97 households and a sex ratio of 1,065 females per 1,000 males. There are 107 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 283 literate and 281 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population564273291
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1075057
Literate Population28318598
Illiterate Population28188193

Nearby Villages of Marwari

Marwari 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)
MaidWest1.39 km
Niwal GaonSouth2.40 km
AgundaSouth-East2.67 km
TitrunaSouth-East3.86 km
RagsyaSouth4.19 km
AgarSouth-East4.54 km
ThatiSouth-East5.05 km
GonphanSouth-East5.52 km
VishanSouth-East5.62 km
TisraraSouth-East6.19 km

Transport and Connectivity of Marwari

Public transport in the Marwari is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harrawala, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Srinagar to Marwari is about 92 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Marwari is about 97 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marwari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Marwari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Marwari

Where is Marwari located?

Marwari village is located in Balganga Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Marwari?

Marwari is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Marwari?

The pincode of Marwari is 249125.

What is the population of Marwari?

Marwari has a total population of 564, including 273 males and 291 females.

How many households are there in Marwari?

There are 97 households in Marwari.

What is the literacy rate in Marwari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Marwari is 50.18%. Male literacy is 67.77% and female literacy is 33.68%.