Maricha - Amdanga, North 24 Parganas

Maricha is a village situated in the Amdanga subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14 km from Amdanga and around 26.4 km from Barasat. Maricha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maricha is 322990. The village covers a total geographical area of 335.41 hectares and falls under the 743711 pincode. Kachrapara is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Maricha

According to the 2011 Census, Maricha village had a total population of 3,125 people, including 1,608 males and 1,517 females, living in 741 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.99%, with male literacy at 84.04% and female literacy at 75.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 357, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 141.

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

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 van services. The nearest railway station is Kalyani, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kachrapara to Maricha is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Maricha is about 26.4 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 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