Malawan, Etah
Malawan 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
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.History
Malawan was historically one of the main villages in pargana Sonhar. malawan was also a zamindari state ?-1947 it was ruled by late thakur maharaj singh chauhan later. it was ruled by late. Thakur narsingh bhansingh chauhan after his death it was ruled by his son late. Thakur jogendra pal singh chauhan later, on title of zamindaar abolished.later also he is the main person of village till his death later he donated his farms to his servants and other people of villages his family is still living in malawan in haveli. 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, 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.Demographics
As of 2011, Malawan had a population of 8,220, in 1,424 households. This population was 53.6% male and 46.4% female. The 0-6 age group numbered 1,317, making up 16.0% of the total population. 1,628 residents were members of Scheduled Castes, or 19.8% of the total.The 1981 census recorded Malawan as having a population of 4,750 people, in 867 households and 867 physical houses.
The 1961 census recorded Malawan as comprising 7 hamlets, with a total population of 3,529 people, 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.