Marhuka - Konch, Gaya

Marhuka is a village situated in the Konch subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Konch and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Tineri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marhuka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marhuka is 254643. The village covers a total geographical area of 113 hectares and falls under the 824207 pincode. Tikari is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Marhuka village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Marhuka

According to the 2011 Census, Marhuka village had a total population of 1,058 people, including 543 males and 515 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.56%, with male literacy at 79.73% and female literacy at 69.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 253.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Marhuka

Marhuka is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Marhuka

Marhuka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rafiganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 126.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tikari to Marhuka is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Marhuka is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marhuka

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Marhuka village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Marhuka

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Marhuka village are given below:

FAQs about Marhuka