Marjadpur - Sidhaw, Pashchim Champaran

Marjadpur is a village situated in the Sidhaw subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhaw and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Paikwaliya Marjadpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marjadpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marjadpur is 216084. The village covers a total geographical area of 366 hectares and falls under the 845105 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Marjadpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bagaha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Marjadpur

According to the 2011 Census, Marjadpur village had a total population of 1,981 people, including 1,016 males and 965 females, living in 333 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.70%, with male literacy at 60.84% and female literacy at 36.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 582, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 701.

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

Nearby Villages of Marjadpur

Marjadpur 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 Marjadpur

Public transport in the Marjadpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kharpokhra, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Marjadpur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Marjadpur is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marjadpur

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

Health Facilities in Marjadpur

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

FAQs about Marjadpur