Indian Village Directory

Maricha Village

Maricha is an inhabited village in Morwa Block of Samastipur district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 236772, the Census 2011 record lists 7,098 people in 1,372 households and the reported area is 376 hectares. The local references include Maricha Gram Panchayat, Morwa CD Block and the nearest town reference is Samsatipur at about 27 km.

In short:

Maricha is a village in Morwa Block, Samastipur district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 236772 and 7,098 people in 1,372 households.

Village Code236772
Population7,098
Households1,372
Area376 hectares
Nearest TownSamsatipur

Detailed village profile

Maricha at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 7,098 people, 376 hectares of reported area and Samsatipur as the nearest town reference for Maricha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Samastipur
Block Morwa
CD Block Morwa
Gram Panchayat Maricha
  • Maricha falls under Morwa Block in Samastipur district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 236772.
  • The record lists 7,098 people living in 1,372 households.
  • The reported village area is 376 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Samsatipur.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Maricha
Census Village Code
236772
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Samastipur
District Census Code
221
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Morwa
Sub-district Census Code
01291
CD Block
Morwa
Gram Panchayat
Maricha
Households
1,372
Population
7,098
Male Population
3,830
Female Population
3,268
Sex Ratio
853.26
Area
376 hectares
Area
3.76 sq km
Nearest Town
Samsatipur
Nearest Town Distance
27 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 Density 1,887.77 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.17 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 14.62% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.04% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 66.7% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Maricha in the official administrative record. Census village code 236772, Maricha Gram Panchayat and Morwa CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
221
Sub-district Census Code
01291
Village Census Code
236772
CD Block Code
0279
Gram Panchayat Code
0017
CD Block Name
Morwa
Gram Panchayat Name
Maricha

Location and Distance

Samsatipur is the nearest town listed for Maricha, about 27 km away. Samastipur 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
Morwa
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
20 km
District Headquarter
Samastipur
Distance from District Headquarter
27 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Samsatipur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
27 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Samsatipur
Distance within State/UT
27 km
Nearest Town
Samsatipur
Distance from Nearest Town
27 km
Total Geographical Area
376 hectares
Area
3.76 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 7,098 people in 1,372 households, with 3,830 male residents and 3,268 female residents. The average household size is 5.17, and SC share is 14.62% and ST share is 0.04% for Maricha. Population density works out to about 1,887.77 people per sq km.

Total Households
1,372
Total Population
7,098
Male Population
3,830
Female Population
3,268
Sex Ratio
853.26
Average Household Size
5.17
SC Population
1,038
SC Male Population
537
SC Female Population
501
SC Population Share
14.62
ST Population
3
ST Male Population
3
ST Population Share
0.04
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Maricha list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 private middle school and 2 private secondary schools. 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
5
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
1
Private Secondary School
Available
Private Secondary School Count
2

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Maricha. 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
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Maricha include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
150 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Maricha 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
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
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 Maricha 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
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Maricha is reported as 5 hours per day in summer and 5 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
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Maricha show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Paddy and Maize, net sown area is 300 hectares and irrigated land is 200 hectares (66.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Third
Maize
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
76.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
300.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
100 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
200.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
50 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Maricha village located?

Maricha is in Morwa Block of Samastipur district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Maricha village in?

Maricha village is in Samastipur district.

Which state is Maricha village in?

Maricha village is in Bihar.

Which block is Maricha under?

Maricha comes under Morwa Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Maricha?

The Census village code of Maricha is 236772.

Which Gram Panchayat is Maricha under?

Maricha is listed under Maricha Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Morwa.

What is the population of Maricha village?

The village record lists 7,098 people and 1,372 households for Maricha.

How many households are in Maricha village?

The village record lists 1,372 households for Maricha.

What is the male and female population of Maricha?

The record lists 3,830 male residents and 3,268 female residents for Maricha.

What is the sex ratio of Maricha village?

The sex ratio of Maricha is 853.26 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Maricha village?

The reported geographical area of Maricha is 376 hectares.

What is the population density of Maricha village?

The approximate population density of Maricha is 1,887.77 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Maricha?

The nearest town listed for Maricha is Samsatipur, about 27 km away.

How far is Maricha from the district headquarters?

Maricha is about 27 km from Samastipur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Maricha from the sub-district headquarters?

Maricha is about 20 km from Morwa, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Maricha?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 private middle school and 2 private secondary schools for Maricha.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Maricha?

For Maricha, reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Paddy and Maize, net sown area is 300 hectares and irrigated land is 200 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Maricha.

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.