Maricha

Maricha is a village located in Morwa subdivision of Samastipur district in Bihar, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Morwa (tehsildar office) and 27km away from district headquarter Samastipur. As per 2009 stats, Maricha village is also a gram panchayat.

Maricha has its own place in the vibrant Samastipur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Maricha

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Maricha is 236772. The village spans a total geographical area of 376 hectares. Samsatipur is nearest town to Maricha village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 27km away.

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Population of Maricha

Below is a concise population overview of Maricha as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 7,098 3,830 3,268
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 1,161 615 546
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1,038 537 501
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 3 3 N/A
Literate Population 3,940 2,440 1,500
Illiterate Population 3,158 1,390 1,768

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Maricha village:

  • The total population of Maricha village is around 7,098, including approximately 3,830 males and 3,268 females, with a sex ratio of 853 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 1,161 children aged 0–6 years in Maricha village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Maricha village has 1,038 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 3 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Maricha village is about 55.51%, with male literacy at 63.71% and female literacy at 45.90%.
  • There are around 1,372 households in Maricha village.

Connectivity of Maricha

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Maricha. As per the 2011 stats, Maricha had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Maricha

Knowing the nearby villages of Maricha helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Maricha.

Husainipur Khanua Saidpur Urf Purkhotimpur Bishunpur Dharampur Bande Rupauli Chausiwa Ismailpur Bahadurpur Patori Bhoua Chak Raman Bishunpur Paharpur

Frequently Asked Questions about Maricha

Where is Maricha located?
Maricha village is situated in Morwa Subdivision, within the Samastipur district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Maricha?
Maricha serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Maricha as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Maricha is 7,098, with 3,830 males and 3,268 females.
How many households are there in Maricha as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Maricha village has a total of 1,372 households.
What is the literacy rate in Maricha as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Maricha is 55.51%. The male literacy rate is 63.71%, while the female literacy rate is 45.90%.