Where is Maricha village located?
Maricha is in Morwa Block of Samastipur district in Bihar, India.
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.
Village Code236772
Population7,098
Households1,372
Area376 hectares
Nearest TownSamsatipur
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
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.
- 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.
Before You Use This Data
Vill keeps source limitations visible so the page is useful without overstating certainty.
- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
Data Sources and Verification
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- 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 Density1,887.77 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.17 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share14.62%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.04%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share66.7%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
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Open the full page for map preview controls, or use the map links below for a general location check.
Open in OpenStreetMapSearch on Google MapsSearch on OpenStreetMap
Frequently Asked Questions
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.