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Marghia Village
Marghia is an inhabited village in Barari Block of Katihar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 225617, the Census 2011 record lists 2,141 people in 388 households and the reported area is 87.1 hectares. The local references include West Barinagar Gram Panchayat, Barari CD Block and the nearest town reference is Katihar at about 25 km.
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Quick answer: Marghia is a village in Barari Block, Katihar district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 225617 and 2,141 people in 388 households.
Village Code225617
Population2,141
Households388
Area87.1 hectares
Nearest TownKatihar
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Marghia
- Census Village Code
- 225617
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Katihar
- District Census Code
- 212
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Barari
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01153
- CD Block
- Barari
- Gram Panchayat
- West Barinagar
- Households
- 388
- Population
- 2,141
- Male Population
- 1,144
- Female Population
- 997
- Sex Ratio
- 871.5
- Area
- 87.1 hectares
- Area
- 0.87 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Katihar
- Nearest Town Distance
- 25 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Marghia at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,141 people, 87.1 hectares of reported area and Katihar as the nearest town reference for Marghia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
CD BlockBarari
Gram PanchayatWEST BARINAGAR
- Marghia falls under Barari Block in Katihar district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 225617.
- The record lists 2,141 people living in 388 households.
- The reported village area is 87.1 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Katihar.
- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density2,458.09 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.52 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share10.18%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Marghia in the official administrative record. Census village code 225617, West Barinagar Gram Panchayat and Barari CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 212
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01153
- Village Census Code
- 225617
- CD Block Code
- 0141
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0004
- CD Block Name
- Barari
- Gram Panchayat Name
- West Barinagar
Location and Distance
Katihar is the nearest town listed for Marghia, about 25 km away. Katihar is listed as the district headquarters at about 25 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Barari
- District Headquarter
- Katihar
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 25 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Katihar
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 25 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Katihar
- Distance within State/UT
- 25 km
- Nearest Town
- Katihar
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 25 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 87.1 hectares
- Area
- 0.87 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,141 people in 388 households, with 1,144 male residents and 997 female residents. The average household size is 5.52, and SC share is 10.18% and ST share is 0% for Marghia. Population density works out to about 2,458.09 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 388
- Total Population
- 2,141
- Male Population
- 1,144
- Female Population
- 997
- Sex Ratio
- 871.5
- Average Household Size
- 5.52
- SC Population
- 218
- SC Male Population
- 111
- SC Female Population
- 107
- SC Population Share
- 10.18
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education rows show schools and learning facilities reported for Marghia, including counts where the source provides them.
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Marghia include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- 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
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 8.1 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 16.2 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Marghia include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Post And Telegraph Office
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Private Courier Facility
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- National Highway
- Available
- State Highway
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Marghia include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre 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
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Marghia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 76 hectares and irrigated land is 76 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 3.0
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 76.0
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 76.0
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 59.8 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Others
- Available
- Others Functions All Year
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Marghia
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.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- 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
- 3
- Banks in Matched Records
- 3
- Matched PINs
- 2
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 Type | Records | Share |
| ATM |
3 |
100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
| Bank | Records | Share |
| Central Bank of India |
1 |
33% |
| Punjab and Sind Bank |
1 |
33% |
| State Bank of India |
1 |
33% |
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 |
| Central Bank of India |
ATM |
854115 |
Katihar |
Barari |
Aminabad |
Aminabad Semapur, P. O. Semapur, Tehsil-Barari Block, Katihar, Bihar, 854115 |
| Punjab and Sind Bank |
ATM |
854104 |
Katihar |
Barari |
Lachhmipur |
Laxmipur Road Gurubazar Shanti Complex Barari Hat, Katihar, Bihar, 854104 |
| State Bank of India |
ATM |
854104 |
Katihar |
Barari |
Barari |
Gurubazar Gurubazar, Katihar, Bihar, 854104 |
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 Marghia village located?
Marghia is in Barari Block of Katihar district in Bihar, India.
Which district is Marghia village in?
Marghia village is in Katihar district.
Which state is Marghia village in?
Marghia village is in Bihar.
Which block is Marghia under?
Marghia comes under Barari Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Marghia?
The Census village code of Marghia is 225617.
Which Gram Panchayat is Marghia under?
Marghia is listed under WEST BARINAGAR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Barari.
What is the population of Marghia village?
The village record lists 2,141 people and 388 households for Marghia.
How many households are in Marghia village?
The village record lists 388 households for Marghia.
What is the male and female population of Marghia?
The record lists 1,144 male residents and 997 female residents for Marghia.
What is the sex ratio of Marghia village?
The sex ratio of Marghia is 871.5 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Marghia village?
The reported geographical area of Marghia is 87.1 hectares.
What is the population density of Marghia village?
The approximate population density of Marghia is 2,458.09 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Marghia?
The nearest town listed for Marghia is Katihar, about 25 km away.
How far is Marghia from the district headquarters?
Marghia is about 25 km from Katihar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Marghia from the sub-district headquarters?
Marghia is about 0 km from Barari, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Marghia?
For Marghia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 76 hectares and irrigated land is 76 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Marghia?
The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Marghia. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Marghia.
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.