Maricha - Garkha, Saran

Maricha is a village situated in the Garkha subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garkha and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Mukimpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maricha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maricha is 234360. The village covers a total geographical area of 127 hectares and falls under the 841311 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Maricha

As per Census 2011, Maricha village has a total population of 2,031 people, consisting of 1,023 males and 1,008 females. The village has 379 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 396 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,104 literate and 927 illiterate residents. Additionally, 343 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Maricha are given below:

Nearby Villages of Maricha

Maricha 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 Maricha

Maricha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Goldinganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Maricha is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Maricha 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 Maricha

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

Health Facilities in Maricha

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

FAQs about Maricha