Maraha - Manjhi, Saran

Maraha is a village situated in the Manjhi subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manjhi and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Marahan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maraha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maraha is 233449. The village covers a total geographical area of 178 hectares and falls under the 841214 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Maraha

According to the 2011 Census, Maraha village had a total population of 2,146 people, including 1,099 males and 1,047 females, living in 344 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.43%, with male literacy at 67.40% and female literacy at 40.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 133, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Maraha

Maraha 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 Maraha

Maraha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kopa Samhota, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Maraha is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Maraha is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maraha

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

Health Facilities in Maraha

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

FAQs about Maraha