Where is Maricha village located?
Maricha is in Amdanga Block of North Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Maricha Village
Maricha is an inhabited village in Amdanga Block of North Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 322990, the Census 2011 record lists 3,125 people in 741 households and the reported area is 335.41 hectares. The local references include Amdanga CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kachrapara at about 15 km.
Village Code322990
Population3,125
Households741
Area335.41 hectares
Nearest TownKachrapara
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Maricha
- Census Village Code
- 322990
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- North Twenty Four Parganas
- District Census Code
- 337
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Amdanga
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02322
- CD Block
- Amdanga
- Households
- 741
- Population
- 3,125
- Male Population
- 1,608
- Female Population
- 1,517
- Sex Ratio
- 943.41
- Area
- 335.41 hectares
- Area
- 3.35 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Kachrapara
- Nearest Town Distance
- 15 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 743711
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Maricha at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 3,125 people, 335.41 hectares of reported area and Kachrapara as the nearest town reference for Maricha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Maricha falls under Amdanga Block in North Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 322990.
- The record lists 3,125 people living in 741 households.
- The reported village area is 335.41 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Kachrapara.
- 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
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 Density931.7 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.22 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share11.42%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share4.51%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share80%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 322990 and Amdanga CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 337
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02322
- Village Census Code
- 322990
- CD Block Code
- 0169
- CD Block Name
- Amdanga
Location and Distance
Kachrapara is the nearest town listed for Maricha, about 15 km away. Barasat is listed as the district headquarters at about 26.4 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Amdanga
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 14 km
- District Headquarter
- Barasat
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 26.4 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Kachrapara
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 15 km
- Nearest Town
- Kachrapara
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 15 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 335.41 hectares
- Area
- 3.35 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 3,125 people in 741 households, with 1,608 male residents and 1,517 female residents. The average household size is 4.22, and SC share is 11.42% and ST share is 4.51% for Maricha. Population density works out to about 931.7 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 741
- Total Population
- 3,125
- Male Population
- 1,608
- Female Population
- 1,517
- Sex Ratio
- 943.41
- Average Household Size
- 4.22
- SC Population
- 357
- SC Male Population
- 189
- SC Female Population
- 168
- SC Population Share
- 11.42
- ST Population
- 141
- ST Male Population
- 75
- ST Female Population
- 66
- ST Population Share
- 4.51
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Maricha 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 Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Maricha. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Centre Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 4
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Maricha include hand pump water, treated tap water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Treated
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Maricha include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Private Courier Facility
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Maricha 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
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Maricha is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 16 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
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 16 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 16 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 16 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 15 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 16 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Maricha show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Jute and Potato, net sown area is 260 hectares and irrigated land is 208 hectares (80% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Jute
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Potato
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 75.41
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 260.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 52 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 208.0
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 208 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 Maricha village in?
Maricha village is in North Twenty Four Parganas district.
Which state is Maricha village in?
Maricha village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Maricha under?
Maricha comes under Amdanga 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 322990.
What is the population of Maricha village?
The village record lists 3,125 people and 741 households for Maricha.
How many households are in Maricha village?
The village record lists 741 households for Maricha.
What is the male and female population of Maricha?
The record lists 1,608 male residents and 1,517 female residents for Maricha.
What is the sex ratio of Maricha village?
The sex ratio of Maricha is 943.41 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Maricha village?
The reported geographical area of Maricha is 335.41 hectares.
What is the population density of Maricha village?
The approximate population density of Maricha is 931.7 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 Kachrapara, about 15 km away.
How far is Maricha from the district headquarters?
Maricha is about 26.4 km from Barasat, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Maricha from the sub-district headquarters?
Maricha is about 14 km from Amdanga, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Maricha?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Maricha.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Maricha?
For Maricha, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Jute and Potato, net sown area is 260 hectares and irrigated land is 208 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Maricha.
Is a health centre reported for this village?
The records used for this page list 1 health centre record for Maricha.