Maragariya - Baharagora, East Singhbum

Maragariya is a village situated in the Baharagora subdivision of East Singhbum district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 100 km from Jamshedpur. Kheduwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maragariya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maragariya is 364570. The village covers a total geographical area of 24.75 hectares and falls under the 832101 pincode.

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

Population of Maragariya

As per Census 2011, Maragariya village has a total population of 169 people, consisting of 87 males and 82 females. The village has 41 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 17 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 107 literate and 62 illiterate residents. Additionally, 90 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1698782
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1789
Scheduled Castes (SC)904842
Literate Population1075948
Illiterate Population622834

Nearby Villages of Maragariya

Maragariya 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HudliNorth-West0.58 km
ShamsandaEast0.78 km
OldaWest0.86 km
JaypuraSouth1.04 km
GohalamuraWest1.35 km
KheruaNorth-East1.85 km
KhenksiyaliSouth-East1.90 km
NayabasanNorth-West2.04 km
JanuriSouth-West2.10 km
BrahmankundiSouth-West2.11 km

Transport and Connectivity of Maragariya

Public transport in the Maragariya is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gidni, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jamshedpur to Maragariya is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maragariya

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Maragariya

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Maragariya 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 Maragariya

Where is Maragariya located?

Maragariya village is located in Baharagora Subdivision, East Singhbum district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Maragariya?

The Gram Panchayat of Maragariya is Kheduwa.

What is the pincode of Maragariya?

The pincode of Maragariya is 832101.

What is the population of Maragariya?

Maragariya has a total population of 169, including 87 males and 82 females.

How many households are there in Maragariya?

There are 41 households in Maragariya.

What is the literacy rate in Maragariya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Maragariya is 63.31%. Male literacy is 67.82% and female literacy is 58.54%.