Marlu

Marlu is a village located in Indpur subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 4.7km away from sub-district headquarter Indpur. Bankura is the district headquarter of Marlu village. As per 2009 stats, Gourbazar is the gram panchayat of Marlu village.

Here you can discover what makes Marlu unique in its vibrant Indpur-Bankura region. You’ll see Marlu’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Marlu

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Marlu is 326817. The village spans a total geographical area of 129.67 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722136. Bankura is nearest town to Marlu village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Marlu village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Taldangra Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bankura Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Marlu

Population of Marlu

According to the 2011 Census, Marlu has a total population of about 1,115, with approximately 559 males and 556 females. The sex ratio is around 994 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 128 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 842 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 47. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.82%, with male literacy at about 70.84% and female literacy near 48.74%. There are around 220 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Marlu's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Marlu

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Marlu. As per the 2011 stats, Marlu had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Marlu

Knowing the nearby villages of Marlu helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Marlu.

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