Maria is an inhabited village in Pothia Block of Kishanganj district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 222608, the Census 2011 record lists 723 people in 144 households and the reported area is 197.37 hectares. The local references include Koltha Gram Panchayat, Pothia CD Block and the nearest town reference is Thakurganj at about 18 km.
In short:
Maria is a village in Pothia Block, Kishanganj district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 222608 and 723 people in 144 households.
Village Code222608
Population723
Households144
Area197.37 hectares
Nearest TownThakurganj
Detailed village profile
Maria at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 723 people, 197.37 hectares of reported area and Thakurganj as the nearest town reference for Maria, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Maria falls under Pothia Block in Kishanganj district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 222608.
The record lists 723 people living in 144 households.
The reported village area is 197.37 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Thakurganj.
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
Maria
Census Village Code
222608
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Kishanganj
District Census Code
210
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Pothia
Sub-district Census Code
01124
CD Block
Pothia
Gram Panchayat
Koltha
Households
144
Population
723
Male Population
356
Female Population
367
Sex Ratio
1,030.9
Area
197.37 hectares
Area
1.97 sq km
Nearest Town
Thakurganj
Nearest Town Distance
18 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
855117
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 Density366.32 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.02 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share65.28%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share61%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Maria in the official administrative record. Census village code 222608, Koltha Gram Panchayat and Pothia CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
210
Sub-district Census Code
01124
Village Census Code
222608
CD Block Code
0112
Gram Panchayat Code
0009
CD Block Name
Pothia
Gram Panchayat Name
Koltha
Location and Distance
Thakurganj is the nearest town listed for Maria, about 18 km away. Kishanganj is listed as the district headquarters at about 27 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Pothia
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
6 km
District Headquarter
Kishanganj
Distance from District Headquarter
27 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Thakurganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
18 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Thakurganj
Distance within State/UT
18 km
Nearest Town
Thakurganj
Distance from Nearest Town
18 km
Total Geographical Area
197.37 hectares
Area
1.97 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 723 people in 144 households, with 356 male residents and 367 female residents. The average household size is 5.02, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 65.28% for Maria. Population density works out to about 366.32 people per sq km.
Total Households
144
Total Population
723
Male Population
356
Female Population
367
Sex Ratio
1,030.9
Average Household Size
5.02
ST Population
472
ST Male Population
221
ST Female Population
251
ST Population Share
65.28
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Maria 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.
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Maria. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Maria include hand pump water and river or canal 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
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
22.23 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Maria include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major 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 Maria include 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.
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Maria is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 8 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
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Maria show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 52.85 hectares and irrigated land is 32.23 hectares (61% 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
95.45
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
7.83 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
4.11 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
37.13 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
52.85
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
20.62 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
32.23
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
10 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, district and local admin area
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
Bank of Baroda
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
Bank of Baroda
ATM
855117
Kishanganj
Pothia
Ratanpur
Ratanpur, P. O. Panasihat, Via Taiyabpur, Kishanganj, Bihar, 855117
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 Maria village located?
Maria is in Pothia Block of Kishanganj district in Bihar, India.
Which district is Maria village in?
Maria village is in Kishanganj district.
Which state is Maria village in?
Maria village is in Bihar.
Which block is Maria under?
Maria comes under Pothia Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Maria?
The Census village code of Maria is 222608.
Which Gram Panchayat is Maria under?
Maria is listed under KOLTHA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Pothia.
What is the population of Maria village?
The village record lists 723 people and 144 households for Maria.
How many households are in Maria village?
The village record lists 144 households for Maria.
What is the male and female population of Maria?
The record lists 356 male residents and 367 female residents for Maria.
What is the sex ratio of Maria village?
The sex ratio of Maria is 1,030.9 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Maria village?
The reported geographical area of Maria is 197.37 hectares.
What is the population density of Maria village?
The approximate population density of Maria is 366.32 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Maria?
The nearest town listed for Maria is Thakurganj, about 18 km away.
How far is Maria from the district headquarters?
Maria is about 27 km from Kishanganj, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Maria from the sub-district headquarters?
Maria is about 6 km from Pothia, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Maria?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Maria.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Maria?
For Maria, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 52.85 hectares and irrigated land is 32.23 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Maria?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Maria. 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.