Marsua is an inhabited village in Ben Block of Nalanda district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 244998, the Census 2011 record lists 2,010 people in 413 households and the reported area is 259 hectares. The local references include Eksara Gram Panchayat, Ben CD Block and the nearest town reference is Biharsharif at about 15 km.
In short:
Marsua is a village in Ben Block, Nalanda district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 244998 and 2,010 people in 413 households.
Village Code244998
Population2,010
Households413
Area259 hectares
Nearest TownBiharsharif
Detailed village profile
Marsua at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,010 people, 259 hectares of reported area and Biharsharif as the nearest town reference for Marsua, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Marsua falls under Ben Block in Nalanda district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 244998.
The record lists 2,010 people living in 413 households.
The reported village area is 259 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Biharsharif.
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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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
Marsua
Census Village Code
244998
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Nalanda
District Census Code
229
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Ben
Sub-district Census Code
01393
CD Block
Ben
Gram Panchayat
Eksara
Households
413
Population
2,010
Male Population
1,049
Female Population
961
Sex Ratio
916.11
Area
259 hectares
Area
2.59 sq km
Nearest Town
Biharsharif
Nearest Town Distance
15 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 Density776.06 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.87 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share41.34%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.05%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share90.7%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Marsua in the official administrative record. Census village code 244998, Eksara Gram Panchayat and Ben CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
229
Sub-district Census Code
01393
Village Census Code
244998
CD Block Code
0381
Gram Panchayat Code
0006
CD Block Name
Ben
Gram Panchayat Name
Eksara
Location and Distance
Biharsharif is the nearest town listed for Marsua, about 15 km away. Biharsharif is listed as the district headquarters at about 15 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Ben
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
12 km
District Headquarter
Biharsharif
Distance from District Headquarter
15 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Biharsharif
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
15 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Biharsharif
Distance within State/UT
15 km
Nearest Town
Biharsharif
Distance from Nearest Town
15 km
Total Geographical Area
259 hectares
Area
2.59 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,010 people in 413 households, with 1,049 male residents and 961 female residents. The average household size is 4.87, and SC share is 41.34% and ST share is 0.05% for Marsua. Population density works out to about 776.06 people per sq km.
Total Households
413
Total Population
2,010
Male Population
1,049
Female Population
961
Sex Ratio
916.11
Average Household Size
4.87
SC Population
831
SC Male Population
421
SC Female Population
410
SC Population Share
41.34
ST Population
1
ST Male Population
1
ST Population Share
0.05
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Marsua list 2 government primary schools and 1 private 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
2
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Marsua 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
Closed Drainage
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
84.3 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Marsua include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
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 Marsua include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Marsua is reported as 3 hours per day in summer and 7 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
7 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Marsua show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 182 hectares and irrigated land is 165 hectares (90.7% 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
37.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
40 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
182.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
17 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
165.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
80.7 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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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
5–10 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 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
Punjab National Bank
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.
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 Marsua village located?
Marsua is in Ben Block of Nalanda district in Bihar, India.
Which district is Marsua village in?
Marsua village is in Nalanda district.
Which state is Marsua village in?
Marsua village is in Bihar.
Which block is Marsua under?
Marsua comes under Ben Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Marsua?
The Census village code of Marsua is 244998.
Which Gram Panchayat is Marsua under?
Marsua is listed under Eksara Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Ben.
What is the population of Marsua village?
The village record lists 2,010 people and 413 households for Marsua.
How many households are in Marsua village?
The village record lists 413 households for Marsua.
What is the male and female population of Marsua?
The record lists 1,049 male residents and 961 female residents for Marsua.
What is the sex ratio of Marsua village?
The sex ratio of Marsua is 916.11 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Marsua village?
The reported geographical area of Marsua is 259 hectares.
What is the population density of Marsua village?
The approximate population density of Marsua is 776.06 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Marsua?
The nearest town listed for Marsua is Biharsharif, about 15 km away.
How far is Marsua from the district headquarters?
Marsua is about 15 km from Biharsharif, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Marsua from the sub-district headquarters?
Marsua is about 12 km from Ben, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Marsua?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 private primary school for Marsua.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Marsua?
For Marsua, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 182 hectares and irrigated land is 165 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Marsua?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Marsua. 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.