Marpi - Bijaipur, Gopalganj

Marpi is a village situated in the Bijaipur subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bijaipur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Pagra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marpi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marpi is 229873. The village covers a total geographical area of 80 hectares and falls under the 841508 pincode. Katia is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Marpi

According to the 2011 Census, Marpi village had a total population of 604 people, including 280 males and 324 females, living in 94 households. The sex ratio was 1,157 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.12%, with male literacy at 86.64% and female literacy at 60.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Marpi

Marpi 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 Marpi

Marpi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nunkhar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katia to Marpi is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Marpi is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marpi

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

Health Facilities in Marpi

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

FAQs about Marpi