Marsara Village - Daraundha, Siwan

Marsara is a village situated in the Daraundha subdivision of Siwan district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Daraundha and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Siwan. Marasra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marsara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marsara is 232662. The village covers a total geographical area of 72 hectares and falls under the 841226 pincode. Maharajganj is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Marsara

As per Census 2011, Marsara village has a total population of 2,236 people, consisting of 1,083 males and 1,153 females. The village has 355 households and a sex ratio of 1,064 females per 1,000 males. There are 397 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,084 literate and 1,152 illiterate residents. Additionally, 654 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 58 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 2,236 1,083 1,153
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 397 213 184
Scheduled Castes (SC) 654 319 335
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 58 29 29
Literate Population 1,084 628 456
Illiterate Population 1,152 455 697

Nearby Villages of Marsara

Marsara 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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
KharsaraSouth0.79 km
ChakariEast1.10 km
RangrauliNorth1.26 km
RanibariNorth-West1.27 km
Nanda TolaNorth-East1.27 km
BaldihWest1.30 km
RainiNorth-West1.56 km
Barahia TolaSouth-East1.83 km
Beldari TolaNorth-East1.93 km
DibiSouth2.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Marsara

Public transport in the Marsara is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chainwa, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.3 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Private Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Railway Station No -

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Maharajganj to Marsara is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siwan to Marsara 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 Marsara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Marsara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Marsara

Where is Marsara located?

Marsara village is located in Daraundha Subdivision, Siwan district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Marsara?

The Gram Panchayat of Marsara is Marasra.

What is the pincode of Marsara?

The pincode of Marsara is 841226.

What is the population of Marsara?

Marsara has a total population of 2,236, including 1,083 males and 1,153 females.

How many households are there in Marsara?

There are 355 households in Marsara.

What is the literacy rate in Marsara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Marsara is 48.48%. Male literacy is 57.99% and female literacy is 39.55%.