Where is Marchai village located?
Marchai is in Dagarua Block of Purnia district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Marchai Village
Marchai is an inhabited village in Dagarua Block of Purnia district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 224137, the Census 2011 record lists 529 people in 118 households and the reported area is 103 hectares. The local references include Chanpi Gram Panchayat, Dagarua CD Block and the nearest town reference is Purnia at about 23 km.
Village Code224137
Population529
Households118
Area103 hectares
Nearest TownPurnia
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Marchai
- Census Village Code
- 224137
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Purnia
- District Census Code
- 211
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Dagarua
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01141
- CD Block
- Dagarua
- Gram Panchayat
- Chanpi
- Households
- 118
- Population
- 529
- Male Population
- 280
- Female Population
- 249
- Sex Ratio
- 889.29
- Area
- 103 hectares
- Area
- 1.03 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Purnia
- Nearest Town Distance
- 23 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Marchai at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 529 people, 103 hectares of reported area and Purnia as the nearest town reference for Marchai, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Marchai falls under Dagarua Block in Purnia district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 224137.
- The record lists 529 people living in 118 households.
- The reported village area is 103 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Purnia.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Health 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 Density513.59 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.48 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share31.3%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Marchai in the official administrative record. Census village code 224137, Chanpi Gram Panchayat and Dagarua CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 211
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01141
- Village Census Code
- 224137
- CD Block Code
- 0129
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 5
- CD Block Name
- Dagarua
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Chanpi
Location and Distance
Purnia is the nearest town listed for Marchai, about 23 km away. Purnia is listed as the district headquarters at about 23 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Dagarua
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 7 km
- District Headquarter
- Purnia
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 23 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Purnia
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 23 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Purnia
- Distance within State/UT
- 23 km
- Nearest Town
- Purnia
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 23 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 103 hectares
- Area
- 1.03 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 529 people in 118 households, with 280 male residents and 249 female residents. The average household size is 4.48, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Marchai. Population density works out to about 513.59 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 118
- Total Population
- 529
- Male Population
- 280
- Female Population
- 249
- Sex Ratio
- 889.29
- Average Household Size
- 4.48
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Marchai. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Marchai include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- 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
- Sewer plant
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Marchai include mobile phone coverage and all-weather 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
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Marchai include self-help groups, 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.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Marchai show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 83 hectares and irrigated land is 26 hectares (31.3% 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
- 12.0
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 8 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 83.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 57 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 26.0
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 26 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
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Marchai
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
- Within 5 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 9
- Banks in Matched Records
- 3
- Matched PINs
- 7
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 8 | 89% |
| CRM | 1 | 11% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 5 | 56% |
| Bank of Baroda | 3 | 33% |
| Central Bank of India | 1 | 11% |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 845310 | Purnia | Dagarua | Saura | Saura Jaber, 854315 Saura Jaber, 854315, Purnia, Bihar, 845310 |
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 854315 | Purnia | Dagarua | Katari | Katari Katari, Teh.purnea, 854315, Purnia, Bihar, 854315 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 845301 | Purnia | Dagarua | Dagarua | Dagarua Dagarua, Purnia, Bihar, 845301 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 854330 | Purnia | Dagarua | Ichalo | Dagarua, Purnia Ichalo, Nh 31, Purnia, Bihar, 854330 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 854102 | Purnia | Dagarua | Chopra | Chopra Ram Nagar, Chopra Bazar, Teh.purnea Chopra Ram Nagar, Chopra Bazar, Teh.purnea, Purnia, Bihar, 854102 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 854326 | Purnia | Dagarua | Biswaspur | Opposite Paradise School Dagarua Biswaspur, Nh-31, Service Service Dagarua, Purnia, Bihar, 854326 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 854315 | Purnia | Dagarua | Belgachhi | Nh-31, Market Chowk Belgachhi, Purnia, Bihar, 854315 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 854326 | Purnia | Dagarua | Biswaspur | Nh-31, Service Service Dagarua, Opposite Paradise School Dagarua Biswaspur, Purnia, Bihar, 854326 |
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
Which district is Marchai village in?
Marchai village is in Purnia district.
Which state is Marchai village in?
Marchai village is in Bihar.
Which block is Marchai under?
Marchai comes under Dagarua Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Marchai?
The Census village code of Marchai is 224137.
Which Gram Panchayat is Marchai under?
Marchai is listed under Chanpi Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Dagarua.
What is the population of Marchai village?
The village record lists 529 people and 118 households for Marchai.
How many households are in Marchai village?
The village record lists 118 households for Marchai.
What is the male and female population of Marchai?
The record lists 280 male residents and 249 female residents for Marchai.
What is the sex ratio of Marchai village?
The sex ratio of Marchai is 889.29 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Marchai village?
The reported geographical area of Marchai is 103 hectares.
What is the population density of Marchai village?
The approximate population density of Marchai is 513.59 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Marchai?
The nearest town listed for Marchai is Purnia, about 23 km away.
How far is Marchai from the district headquarters?
Marchai is about 23 km from Purnia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Marchai from the sub-district headquarters?
Marchai is about 7 km from Dagarua, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Marchai?
For Marchai, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 83 hectares and irrigated land is 26 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Marchai?
The page shows 9 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Marchai. 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 Marchai.