Marhia - Basopatti, Madhubani

Marhia is a village situated in the Basopatti subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basopatti and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Marhiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marhia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marhia is 219915. The village covers a total geographical area of 586.8 hectares and falls under the 847225 pincode. Jainagar is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Marhia

According to the 2011 Census, Marhia village had a total population of 8,431 people, including 4,451 males and 3,980 females, living in 1,495 households. The sex ratio was 894 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.61%, with male literacy at 67.44% and female literacy at 42.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,311.

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

Nearby Villages of Marhia

Marhia 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 Marhia

Marhia 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 Jaynagar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jainagar to Marhia is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Marhia is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marhia

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

Health Facilities in Marhia

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

FAQs about Marhia