Indian Village Directory

Maria Village

Maria is an inhabited village in Dagarua Block of Purnia district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 224155, the Census 2011 record lists 1,976 people in 420 households and the reported area is 316 hectares. The local references include Harkheli Gram Panchayat, Dagarua CD Block and the nearest town reference is Purnia at about 13 km.

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Quick answer: Maria is a village in Dagarua Block, Purnia district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 224155 and 1,976 people in 420 households.
Village Code224155
Population1,976
Households420
Area316 hectares
Nearest TownPurnia

Key Village Facts

Village
Maria
Census Village Code
224155
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
Harkheli
Households
420
Population
1,976
Male Population
1,044
Female Population
932
Sex Ratio
892.72
Area
316 hectares
Area
3.16 sq km
Nearest Town
Purnia
Nearest Town Distance
13 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Maria at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,976 people, 316 hectares of reported area and Purnia as the nearest town reference for Maria, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictPurnia
BlockDagarua
CD BlockDagarua
Gram PanchayatHarkheli
  • Maria falls under Dagarua Block in Purnia district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 224155.
  • The record lists 1,976 people living in 420 households.
  • The reported village area is 316 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, 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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density625.32 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.7 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share28.54%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.05%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share22.5%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 224155, Harkheli Gram Panchayat and Dagarua CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
211
Sub-district Census Code
01141
Village Census Code
224155
CD Block Code
0129
Gram Panchayat Code
9
CD Block Name
Dagarua
Gram Panchayat Name
Harkheli

Location and Distance

Purnia is the nearest town listed for Maria, about 13 km away. Purnia is listed as the district headquarters at about 13 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dagarua
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
4 km
District Headquarter
Purnia
Distance from District Headquarter
13 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Purnia
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
13 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Purnia
Distance within State/UT
13 km
Nearest Town
Purnia
Distance from Nearest Town
13 km
Total Geographical Area
316 hectares
Area
3.16 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,976 people in 420 households, with 1,044 male residents and 932 female residents. The average household size is 4.7, and SC share is 28.54% and ST share is 0.05% for Maria. Population density works out to about 625.32 people per sq km.

Total Households
420
Total Population
1,976
Male Population
1,044
Female Population
932
Sex Ratio
892.72
Average Household Size
4.7
SC Population
564
SC Male Population
296
SC Female Population
268
SC Population Share
28.54
ST Population
1
ST Male Population
1
ST Population Share
0.05
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.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Maria 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
8 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.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
National Highway
Available
Major District Road
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 Maria include cooperative 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.

Cooperative Bank
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Maria show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 204.85 hectares and irrigated land is 46 hectares (22.5% 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
48.0
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
34 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
21.15 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
204.85
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
158.85 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
46.0
Canals Area In Hectares
30 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
16 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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Maria

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
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
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 summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 8 89%
CRM 1 11%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
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

Where is Maria village located?

Maria is in Dagarua Block of Purnia district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Maria village in?

Maria village is in Purnia district.

Which state is Maria village in?

Maria village is in Bihar.

Which block is Maria under?

Maria comes under Dagarua 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 224155.

Which Gram Panchayat is Maria under?

Maria is listed under Harkheli Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Dagarua.

What is the population of Maria village?

The village record lists 1,976 people and 420 households for Maria.

How many households are in Maria village?

The village record lists 420 households for Maria.

What is the male and female population of Maria?

The record lists 1,044 male residents and 932 female residents for Maria.

What is the sex ratio of Maria village?

The sex ratio of Maria is 892.72 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Maria village?

The reported geographical area of Maria is 316 hectares.

What is the population density of Maria village?

The approximate population density of Maria is 625.32 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 Purnia, about 13 km away.

How far is Maria from the district headquarters?

Maria is about 13 km from Purnia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Maria from the sub-district headquarters?

Maria is about 4 km from Dagarua, 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 204.85 hectares and irrigated land is 46 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Maria?

The page shows 9 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Maria. 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.