Where is Marahia village located?
Marahia is in Lauriya Block of Pashchim Champaran district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Marahia Village
Marahia is an inhabited village in Lauriya Block of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 216775, the Census 2011 record lists 3,949 people in 614 households and the reported area is 358.2 hectares. The local references include Marhiya Pakadi Gram Panchayat, Lauriya CD Block and the nearest town reference is Narkatiyaganj at about 24 km.
Village Code216775
Population3,949
Households614
Area358.2 hectares
Nearest TownNarkatiyaganj
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Marahia
- Census Village Code
- 216775
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Pashchim Champaran
- District Census Code
- 203
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Lauriya
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01018
- CD Block
- Lauriya
- Gram Panchayat
- Marhiya Pakadi
- Households
- 614
- Population
- 3,949
- Male Population
- 2,069
- Female Population
- 1,880
- Sex Ratio
- 908.65
- Area
- 358.2 hectares
- Area
- 3.58 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Narkatiyaganj
- Nearest Town Distance
- 24 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Marahia at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 3,949 people, 358.2 hectares of reported area and Narkatiyaganj as the nearest town reference for Marahia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Marahia falls under Lauriya Block in Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 216775.
- The record lists 3,949 people living in 614 households.
- The reported village area is 358.2 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Narkatiyaganj.
- 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
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density1,102.46 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.43 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share1.98%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share2%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share57%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Marahia in the official administrative record. Census village code 216775, Marhiya Pakadi Gram Panchayat and Lauriya CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 203
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01018
- Village Census Code
- 216775
- CD Block Code
- 0006
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0111
- CD Block Name
- Lauriya
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Marhiya Pakadi
Location and Distance
Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town listed for Marahia, about 24 km away. Bettiah is listed as the district headquarters at about 28 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Lauriya
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 2 km
- District Headquarter
- Bettiah
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 28 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Narkatiyaganj
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 24 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Narkatiyaganj
- Distance within State/UT
- 24 km
- Nearest Town
- Narkatiyaganj
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 24 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 358.2 hectares
- Area
- 3.58 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 3,949 people in 614 households, with 2,069 male residents and 1,880 female residents. The average household size is 6.43, and SC share is 1.98% and ST share is 2% for Marahia. Population density works out to about 1,102.46 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 614
- Total Population
- 3,949
- Male Population
- 2,069
- Female Population
- 1,880
- Sex Ratio
- 908.65
- Average Household Size
- 6.43
- SC Population
- 78
- SC Male Population
- 31
- SC Female Population
- 47
- SC Population Share
- 1.98
- ST Population
- 79
- ST Male Population
- 46
- ST Female Population
- 33
- ST Population Share
- 2
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Marahia list 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle 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
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Marahia. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 5
- Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Marahia 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 in Summer
- 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
- 4.13 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 56.74 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Marahia 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
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- 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 Marahia 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.
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- 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 Marahia is reported as 1 hours per day in summer and 1 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
- 1 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 1 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Marahia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 309.98 hectares and irrigated land is 176.74 hectares (57% 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
- 15.3
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 21.97 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 6.82 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 309.98
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 133.24 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 176.74
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 120 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Marahia village in?
Marahia village is in Pashchim Champaran district.
Which state is Marahia village in?
Marahia village is in Bihar.
Which block is Marahia under?
Marahia comes under Lauriya Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Marahia?
The Census village code of Marahia is 216775.
Which Gram Panchayat is Marahia under?
Marahia is listed under Marhiya Pakadi Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Lauriya.
What is the population of Marahia village?
The village record lists 3,949 people and 614 households for Marahia.
How many households are in Marahia village?
The village record lists 614 households for Marahia.
What is the male and female population of Marahia?
The record lists 2,069 male residents and 1,880 female residents for Marahia.
What is the sex ratio of Marahia village?
The sex ratio of Marahia is 908.65 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Marahia village?
The reported geographical area of Marahia is 358.2 hectares.
What is the population density of Marahia village?
The approximate population density of Marahia is 1,102.46 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Marahia?
The nearest town listed for Marahia is Narkatiyaganj, about 24 km away.
How far is Marahia from the district headquarters?
Marahia is about 28 km from Bettiah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Marahia from the sub-district headquarters?
Marahia is about 2 km from Lauriya, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Marahia?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Marahia.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Marahia?
For Marahia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 309.98 hectares and irrigated land is 176.74 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Marahia.