Indian Village Directory

Marra Village

Marra is an inhabited village in Sonhaula Block of Bhagalpur district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 240278, the Census 2011 record lists 1,721 people in 337 households and the reported area is 146 hectares. The local references include Pothia Gram Panchayat, Sonhaula CD Block and the nearest town reference is Colgong at about 28 km.

In short:

Marra is a village in Sonhaula Block, Bhagalpur district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 240278 and 1,721 people in 337 households.

Village Code240278
Population1,721
Households337
Area146 hectares
Nearest TownColgong

Detailed village profile

Marra at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,721 people, 146 hectares of reported area and Colgong as the nearest town reference for Marra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Bhagalpur
Block Sonhaula
CD Block Sonhaula
Gram Panchayat POTHIA
  • Marra falls under Sonhaula Block in Bhagalpur district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 240278.
  • The record lists 1,721 people living in 337 households.
  • The reported village area is 146 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Colgong.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

Before You Use This Data

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Marra
Census Village Code
240278
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Bhagalpur
District Census Code
224
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sonhaula
Sub-district Census Code
01344
CD Block
Sonhaula
Gram Panchayat
Pothia
Households
337
Population
1,721
Male Population
901
Female Population
820
Sex Ratio
910.1
Area
146 hectares
Area
1.46 sq km
Nearest Town
Colgong
Nearest Town Distance
28 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 1,178.77 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.11 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 35.68% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 68.5% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Marra in the official administrative record. Census village code 240278, Pothia Gram Panchayat and Sonhaula CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
224
Sub-district Census Code
01344
Village Census Code
240278
CD Block Code
0332
CD Block Name
Sonhaula
Gram Panchayat Name
Pothia

Location and Distance

Colgong is the nearest town listed for Marra, about 28 km away. Bhagalpur is listed as the district headquarters at about 39 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Sonhaula
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
3 km
District Headquarter
Bhagalpur
Distance from District Headquarter
39 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Colgong
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
28 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Colgong
Distance within State/UT
28 km
Nearest Town
Colgong
Distance from Nearest Town
28 km
Total Geographical Area
146 hectares
Area
1.46 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,721 people in 337 households, with 901 male residents and 820 female residents. The average household size is 5.11, and SC share is 35.68% and ST share is 0% for Marra. Population density works out to about 1,178.77 people per sq km.

Total Households
337
Total Population
1,721
Male Population
901
Female Population
820
Sex Ratio
910.1
Average Household Size
5.11
SC Population
614
SC Male Population
330
SC Female Population
284
SC Population Share
35.68
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Marra list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Marra include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Marra include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Tractors
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Marra include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Marra show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 146 hectares and irrigated land is 100 hectares (68.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Net Area Sown In Hectares
146.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
46 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
100.0
Canals Area In Hectares
100 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Marra

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
6
Banks in Matched Records
4
Matched PINs
5

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 6 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Uco Bank 3 50%
Bank of Baroda 1 17%
Bank of India 1 17%
Punjab National Bank 1 17%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bank of Baroda ATM 813204 Bhagalpur Sonhaula Pathakdih Via Ekchari, Chhatpatia, Pathakdih Chhatpatia, Teh.sadar, 813204 Via Ekchari, Chhatpatia, Pathakdih Chhatpatia, Teh.sad…
Bank of India ATM 852131 Bhagalpur Sonhaula Sonahula Lohiya Chowk, Supaul, Bihar Ward No-09, Lohiya Nagar, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 852131
Punjab National Bank ATM 813210 Bhagalpur Sonhaula Sonahula State-Bihar At. and P.O.-Machchipur, Via-Sabour, P.S.-Lodipur, Bhagalpur, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813210
Uco Bank ATM 813205 Bhagalpur Sonhaula Tarar Bihar VILL and Po-Tarar, Ps Sanhaula Dist-Bhagalpur, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813205
Uco Bank ATM 813225 Bhagalpur Sonhaula Sonahula Sanhoula VILL and P. O. Sanhoula, 813225, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813225
Uco Bank ATM 813204 Bhagalpur Sonhaula Sanokhar Bihar At+po- Sanokharhat Dist-Bhagalpur, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813204

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Marra village located?

Marra is in Sonhaula Block of Bhagalpur district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Marra village in?

Marra village is in Bhagalpur district.

Which state is Marra village in?

Marra village is in Bihar.

Which block is Marra under?

Marra comes under Sonhaula Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Marra?

The Census village code of Marra is 240278.

Which Gram Panchayat is Marra under?

Marra is listed under POTHIA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Sonhaula.

What is the population of Marra village?

The village record lists 1,721 people and 337 households for Marra.

How many households are in Marra village?

The village record lists 337 households for Marra.

What is the male and female population of Marra?

The record lists 901 male residents and 820 female residents for Marra.

What is the sex ratio of Marra village?

The sex ratio of Marra is 910.1 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Marra village?

The reported geographical area of Marra is 146 hectares.

What is the population density of Marra village?

The approximate population density of Marra is 1,178.77 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Marra?

The nearest town listed for Marra is Colgong, about 28 km away.

How far is Marra from the district headquarters?

Marra is about 39 km from Bhagalpur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Marra from the sub-district headquarters?

Marra is about 3 km from Sonhaula, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Marra?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Marra.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Marra?

For Marra, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 146 hectares and irrigated land is 100 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Marra?

The page shows 6 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Marra. These records include 4 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.