Malawan, Etah
Malawan | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Malawan Location in Uttar Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 27°28′25″N 78°49′56″E / 27.47364°N 78.83219°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Etah |
| Tehsil | Etah |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.371 km2 (4.390 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 8,220 |
| • Density | 720/km2 (1,900/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Malawan (Malāwan) is a village in Sakit block of Etah district, Uttar Pradesh. There is a small crescent-shaped lake to the east of the village, and east of that is an old archaeological mound associated with the Ochre Coloured Pottery culture. As of 2011, Malawan has a population of 8,220, in 1,424 households.
Archaeology[edit]
About 1.5 km east of Malawan, at the eastern tip of a small crescent-shaped lake, is an archaeological mound where several pottery shards associated with the Ochre Coloured Pottery culture were found. On the north and northeast sides of the mound, there is a broad depression, which the ancient inhabitants likely used for agriculture.[2]: 285
History[edit]
Malawan was historically one of the main villages in pargana Sonhar. At the turn of the 20th century, it was described as a purely agricultural village, with no commercial or industrial significance. It had a dak bungalow, an upper primary school (with an average attendance of 32 as of 1908), and a branch post office at that point, and it was also the site of a British military encampment. As of 1901, Malawan had a population of 2,472. [3]: 63–4, 222–3, xxvii, xxxiv
Demographics[edit]
As of 2011, Malawan had a population of 8,220, in 1,424 households.[1]: 205 This population was 53.6% male (4,406) and 46.4% female (3,814). The 0-6 age group numbered 1,317 (675 male and 642 female), making up 16.0% of the total population. 1,628 residents were members of Scheduled Castes, or 19.8% of the total.[4]: 140–1
The 1981 census recorded Malawan as having a population of 4,750 people (2,596 male and 2,154 female), in 867 households and 867 physical houses.[5]: 184–5
The 1961 census recorded Malawan as comprising 7 hamlets, with a total population of 3,529 people (1,910 male and 1,619 female), in 693 households and 405 physical houses. The area of the village was given as 2,810 acres and it had a post office at that point.[6]: LXXX
Infrastructure[edit]
As of 2011, Malawan had 4 primary schools and 1 primary health centre. Drinking water was provided by hand pump and tube well/borehole; there were no public toilets. The village had a post office and public library, as well as at least some access to electricity for residential and agricultural (but not commercial) purposes. Streets were made of kachcha materials.[1]: 205–10
See also[edit]
- Birahimpur Sakit: a nearby village with a similar archaeological site
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d "Census of India 2011: Uttar Pradesh District Census Handbook - Etah, Part A (Village and Town Directory)" (PDF). Census of India. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
- ^ Kumar, Vijay (2022). "OCP Settlement Pattern, Copper Hoard Weapons & Military Organization of the village and Interpretation of Anthropomorphic Figures" (PDF). Indian Journal of Archaeology. 7 (2): 207–305. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
- ^ Neave, E. R., ed. (1911). Etah: A Gazetteer, Being Volume XII of the District Gazetteers of the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh. Allahabad: Government Press. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
- ^ "Census of India 2011: Uttar Pradesh District Census Handbook - Etah, Part B (Village and Town Wise Primary Census Abstract)" (PDF). Census of India. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
- ^ Census 1981 Uttar Pradesh: District Census Handbook Series 22 Part XIII-B: District Etah (PDF). 1983. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
- ^ Census 1961: District Census Handbook, Uttar Pradesh (23 - Etah District) (PDF). Lucknow. 1965. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
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