Indian Village Directory

Marpa Balua Village

Marpa Balua is an inhabited village in Barari Block of Katihar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 225571, the Census 2011 record lists 5,897 people in 1,068 households and the reported area is 497 hectares. The local references include Sujapur Gram Panchayat, Barari CD Block and the nearest town reference is Katihar at about 20 km.

In short:

Marpa Balua is a village in Barari Block, Katihar district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 225571 and 5,897 people in 1,068 households.

Village Code225571
Population5,897
Households1,068
Area497 hectares
Nearest TownKatihar

Detailed village profile

Marpa Balua at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 5,897 people, 497 hectares of reported area and Katihar as the nearest town reference for Marpa Balua, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Katihar
Block Barari
CD Block Barari
Gram Panchayat SUJAPUR
  • Marpa Balua falls under Barari Block in Katihar district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 225571.
  • The record lists 5,897 people living in 1,068 households.
  • The reported village area is 497 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 Village Facts

Village
Marpa Balua
Census Village Code
225571
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
Sujapur
Households
1,068
Population
5,897
Male Population
2,976
Female Population
2,921
Sex Ratio
981.52
Area
497 hectares
Area
4.97 sq km
Nearest Town
Katihar
Nearest Town Distance
20 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 1,186.52 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.52 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 11.14% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 7.16% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 80.5% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Marpa Balua in the official administrative record. Census village code 225571, Sujapur Gram Panchayat and Barari CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
212
Sub-district Census Code
01153
Village Census Code
225571
CD Block Code
0141
Gram Panchayat Code
0009
CD Block Name
Barari
Gram Panchayat Name
Sujapur

Location and Distance

Katihar is the nearest town listed for Marpa Balua, about 20 km away. Katihar is listed as the district headquarters at about 20 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Barari
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Katihar
Distance from District Headquarter
20 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Katihar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Katihar
Distance within State/UT
20 km
Nearest Town
Katihar
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
497 hectares
Area
4.97 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 5,897 people in 1,068 households, with 2,976 male residents and 2,921 female residents. The average household size is 5.52, and SC share is 11.14% and ST share is 7.16% for Marpa Balua. Population density works out to about 1,186.52 people per sq km.

Total Households
1,068
Total Population
5,897
Male Population
2,976
Female Population
2,921
Sex Ratio
981.52
Average Household Size
5.52
SC Population
657
SC Male Population
337
SC Female Population
320
SC Population Share
11.14
ST Population
422
ST Male Population
211
ST Female Population
211
ST Population Share
7.16
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Marpa Balua list 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary 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
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Private Non Formal Training Centre
Available
Private Non Formal Training Centre Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Marpa Balua. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Marpa Balua 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
105 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Marpa Balua include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
Available
Private Courier Facility
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
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 Marpa Balua include commercial bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Commercial Bank
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Marpa Balua is reported as 3 hours per day in summer and 4 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
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
1 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Marpa Balua show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 475.73 hectares and irrigated land is 382.81 hectares (80.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
11.05 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
2.71 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
7.51 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
475.73
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
92.92 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
382.81
Canals Area In Hectares
120 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
55.5 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
102.31 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
Others
Available
Others Functions All Year
Available
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Marpa Balua

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
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 TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
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
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
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 Marpa Balua village located?

Marpa Balua is in Barari Block of Katihar district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Marpa Balua village in?

Marpa Balua village is in Katihar district.

Which state is Marpa Balua village in?

Marpa Balua village is in Bihar.

Which block is Marpa Balua under?

Marpa Balua comes under Barari Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Marpa Balua?

The Census village code of Marpa Balua is 225571.

Which Gram Panchayat is Marpa Balua under?

Marpa Balua is listed under SUJAPUR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Barari.

What is the population of Marpa Balua village?

The village record lists 5,897 people and 1,068 households for Marpa Balua.

How many households are in Marpa Balua village?

The village record lists 1,068 households for Marpa Balua.

What is the male and female population of Marpa Balua?

The record lists 2,976 male residents and 2,921 female residents for Marpa Balua.

What is the sex ratio of Marpa Balua village?

The sex ratio of Marpa Balua is 981.52 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Marpa Balua village?

The reported geographical area of Marpa Balua is 497 hectares.

What is the population density of Marpa Balua village?

The approximate population density of Marpa Balua is 1,186.52 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Marpa Balua?

The nearest town listed for Marpa Balua is Katihar, about 20 km away.

How far is Marpa Balua from the district headquarters?

Marpa Balua is about 20 km from Katihar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Marpa Balua from the sub-district headquarters?

Marpa Balua is about 15 km from Barari, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Marpa Balua?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Marpa Balua.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Marpa Balua?

For Marpa Balua, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 475.73 hectares and irrigated land is 382.81 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Marpa Balua?

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Marpa Balua. These records include 3 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.