Marga, Tabanan

Marga (Balinese: ᬫᬃᬕ), also known as Margarana (Balinese: ᬫᬃᬕᬭᬦ) is a exclave and landlocked district (kecamatan) of the Tabanan Regency of Bali, Indonesia. It is the location of the Battle of Margarana, where Indonesian National Hero I Gusti Ngurah Rai was killed by Dutch forces during the Indonesian Revolution. This battle, in which 96 Indonesians were killed, has been characterized by Balinese writers as a Puputan, such as those of 1906–08. History It is said that during his journey, a descendant of Sri Arya Sentong, named Ki Gusti Ngurah Pacung, conducted spiritual activities from Nusa Penida, where he built a temple complex, starting from Alas Kedaton, Pura Puser Tasik, to Pucak Padang Dawa. He also built a temple as a place of rule, later named Alas Urat Mara, where "Urat" means strength and "Mara" means new. This is where a new power emerged, and his village was named Taman Lebah. The name Urat Mara was later changed to Marga after a split in Puri Perean. Marga has tourist attractions including Taman Pujaan Bangsa Margarana and Alas Kedaton. Geography Boundaries The administrative boundaries of Marga District are: north=Baturiti District|east=Mengwi District, Badung Regency and Abiansemal District, Badung Regency|south=Kediri District, Tabanan Regency|west=Penebel District, Tabanan Regency and Tabanan District Tabanan]], Tabanan Regency |northwest=Penebel District, Tabanan Regency|southwest=Kediri District, Tabanan Regency Government Administrative Division Marga District consists of 16 villages. Cau Belayu Village is the largest village, covering 4.31 km2, while Batannyuh Village is the smallest, covering 1.35 km2. Banjar (Bali) is an administrative area in Bali Province under the sub-district or village level. Banjars are divided into two types based on their function: Banjar Dinas handles administrative matters, such as issuing ID cards (KTP), the Village Fund (Kipem), and regulates the implementation of government programs, such as Integrated Health Posts (Posyandu), Family Welfare Movement (PKK), and voting activities in regional and presidential elections. The Customary Village (Banjar Adat) manages matters related to customary activities, such as scheduling traditional ceremonies (marriages, funerals), and organizing traditional ritual arts performances. Marga District is divided into 16 villages, namely: Demographics Based on the 2010 BPS census, the population of Marga District was 40,353. Based on BPS projections for 2016, the population could reach 41,670, consisting of 20,540 males and 21,130 females. Meanwhile, according to data from the Ministry of Home Affairs, as of 2017, the population of Marga District had reached 44,768. By 2023, the population will reach 44,759, according to BPS. Public Facilities Education Educational facilities and infrastructure in Marga in 2016 included 21 kindergartens, 34 elementary schools, 4 junior high schools, 1 senior high school, and 1 vocational high school. In Marga there are also 2 health centers, 6 auxiliary health centers, and 71 integrated health posts. In 2023, Marga District will have 38 formal education facilities consisting of 32 Elementary Schools, 4 Middle Schools, and 2 High Schools. Health For health facilities, Marga District has one hospital, one community health center with inpatient care, and two pharmacies. Facilities & Infrastructure In 2021, Marga District had 16 main street lights per village powered by government electricity. In the same year, there were also five lodgings. Furthermore, Marga District has 13 cell phone towers and 78 mobile phone service operators, ensuring that all villages have at least a strong 4G/LTE signal. Economy Agriculture Annual fruit production includes durian, tangerine, mango, papaya, banana, starfruit, guava, mangosteen, rambutan, sapodilla, and soursop. Guava produced the highest yield at 11,432 quintals, followed by banana at 6,104 quintals. Starfruit produced the lowest yield at 156 quintals. Banking, Cooperatives, & Trade In 2021, there were 45 cooperatives in Marga District, consisting of 3 Village Unit Cooperatives (KUD), 2 Small Industry and Craft Cooperatives (Kopinkra), 38 Savings and Loan Cooperatives (Kospin), and 2 Other Cooperatives. Gallery Footnotes References Pringle, Robert (2004). Bali: Indonesia's Hindu Realm; A short history of. Short History of Asia Series. Allen & Unwin. ISBN 1-86508-863-3.