Maricha is an inhabited village in Sikandra Block of Jamui district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 258655, the Census 2011 record lists 5,568 people in 916 households and the reported area is 1,764 hectares. The local references include Maricha Patakchak Gram Panchayat, Sikandra CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jamui at about 16 km.
In short:
Maricha is a village in Sikandra Block, Jamui district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 258655 and 5,568 people in 916 households.
Village Code258655
Population5,568
Households916
Area1,764 hectares
Nearest TownJamui
Detailed village profile
Maricha at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 5,568 people, 1,764 hectares of reported area and Jamui as the nearest town reference for Maricha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Maricha falls under Sikandra Block in Jamui district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 258655.
The record lists 5,568 people living in 916 households.
The reported village area is 1,764 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Jamui.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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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
Maricha
Census Village Code
258655
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Jamui
District Census Code
238
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sikandra
Sub-district Census Code
01526
CD Block
Sikandra
Gram Panchayat
Maricha Patakchak
Households
916
Population
5,568
Male Population
2,894
Female Population
2,674
Sex Ratio
923.98
Area
1,764 hectares
Area
17.64 sq km
Nearest Town
Jamui
Nearest Town Distance
16 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
811313
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 Density315.65 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.08 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share16.06%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share2.66%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share60.9%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Maricha in the official administrative record. Census village code 258655, Maricha Patakchak Gram Panchayat and Sikandra CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
238
Sub-district Census Code
01526
Village Census Code
258655
CD Block Code
0514
Gram Panchayat Code
14
CD Block Name
Sikandra
Gram Panchayat Name
Maricha Patakchak
Location and Distance
Jamui is the nearest town listed for Maricha, about 16 km away. Jamui is listed as the district headquarters at about 16 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Sikandra
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Jamui
Distance from District Headquarter
16 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jamui
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
16 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jamui
Distance within State/UT
16 km
Nearest Town
Jamui
Distance from Nearest Town
16 km
Total Geographical Area
1,764 hectares
Area
17.64 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 5,568 people in 916 households, with 2,894 male residents and 2,674 female residents. The average household size is 6.08, and SC share is 16.06% and ST share is 2.66% for Maricha. Population density works out to about 315.65 people per sq km.
Total Households
916
Total Population
5,568
Male Population
2,894
Female Population
2,674
Sex Ratio
923.98
Average Household Size
6.08
SC Population
894
SC Male Population
441
SC Female Population
453
SC Population Share
16.06
ST Population
148
ST Male Population
74
ST Female Population
74
ST Population Share
2.66
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Maricha list 1 government primary 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
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Maricha. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
TB Clinic Count
1
TB Clinic Doctors Total Strength Count
1
TB Clinic Doctors In Position Count
1
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff Total Strength Count
2
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Maricha include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
119.43 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
40.5 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Maricha include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Maricha include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Maricha is reported as 3 hours per day in summer and 5 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Maricha show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 265.9 hectares and irrigated land is 161.9 hectares (60.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
646.46 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
580.52
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
8.9 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
50.9 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
91.89 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
265.9
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
104 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
161.9
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
121.4 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
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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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
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
1
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
State Bank of India
1
100%
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
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
State Bank of India
ATM
811313
Jamui
Barhat
Malepur
Via Jamui, Khadigram, Teh.jamui, 811313 Via Jamui, Khadigram, Teh.jamui, 811313, Jamui, Bihar, 811313
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 Maricha village located?
Maricha is in Sikandra Block of Jamui district in Bihar, India.
Which district is Maricha village in?
Maricha village is in Jamui district.
Which state is Maricha village in?
Maricha village is in Bihar.
Which block is Maricha under?
Maricha comes under Sikandra Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Maricha?
The Census village code of Maricha is 258655.
Which Gram Panchayat is Maricha under?
Maricha is listed under Maricha patakchak Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Sikandra.
What is the population of Maricha village?
The village record lists 5,568 people and 916 households for Maricha.
How many households are in Maricha village?
The village record lists 916 households for Maricha.
What is the male and female population of Maricha?
The record lists 2,894 male residents and 2,674 female residents for Maricha.
What is the sex ratio of Maricha village?
The sex ratio of Maricha is 923.98 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Maricha village?
The reported geographical area of Maricha is 1,764 hectares.
What is the population density of Maricha village?
The approximate population density of Maricha is 315.65 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Maricha?
The nearest town listed for Maricha is Jamui, about 16 km away.
How far is Maricha from the district headquarters?
Maricha is about 16 km from Jamui, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Maricha from the sub-district headquarters?
Maricha is about 10 km from Sikandra, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Maricha?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Maricha.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Maricha?
For Maricha, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 265.9 hectares and irrigated land is 161.9 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Maricha?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Maricha. These records include 1 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.