Maraia village, Lakshmipur block | Pincode 811312

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SHANTI DEVI

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LGD code: 258784
Pincode: 811312
Post office: Laxmipur (Jamui)
Population: 5,125
Households: 943
Literacy rate: 45.4%
Sex ratio: 943 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 2,595

Census 2011 · in context

How Maraia compares

By population, Maraia ranks #7 of 82 villages in Lakshmipur mandal.

Literacy rate

45.4%

−3.4% vs mandal average

Maraia: 45.4%
Lakshmipur mandal: 48.8%
Jamui district: 48.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

943

+24 vs mandal average

Maraia: 943
Lakshmipur mandal: 919

Household size

people per home

5.4

−0.1 vs mandal average

Maraia: 5.4
Lakshmipur mandal: 5.5

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Maraia at a glance

Maraia is a village of 5,125 people in 943 households (Census 2011) in Lakshmipur block, Jamui district, Bihar, the 7th-largest of 82 villages in Lakshmipur block. Literacy is 45%, 3 points below the block average of 49% and the sex ratio is 943 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 811312, served by Laxmipur (Jamui) post office; the LGD village code is 258784. The sarpanch is SHANTI DEVI, and the village votes in Beldaur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Panna Lal Singh Patel. The population is estimated at 6,042 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Maraia · this village	5,125	45%	—
Karanpur · Lakshmipur	4,818	50%	—
Naukadih · Lakshmipur	1,789	55%	—
Nanhkar · Lakshmipur	239	27%	—
Narainpur · Lakshmipur	164	42%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Maraia

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 3
Power hours (winter): 5
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 2
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: Yes
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: JAMUI
Distance to nearest town (km): 32
Distance to district HQ (km): 32
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 12
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Maraia
Total area (ha): 568
Irrigated area (ha): 156.56
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Maraia

LGD code: 258784
Pincode: 811312
Post office: Laxmipur (Jamui)
Population (Census 2011): 5,125
Population (projected 2026): 6,042
Households: 943
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 943
Literacy rate: 45.4%
Lok Sabha constituency: Khagaria
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Beldaur
Member of Parliament: Rajesh Verma
Member of Legislative Assembly: Panna Lal Singh Patel
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SHANTI DEVI
Block / Mandal: Lakshmipur

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Jamui district level

Then & Now

Maraia — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

5,125

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

6,042

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

943

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

1,112

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 5,125Census 2011
Households: 943Census 2011
Literacy rate: 45.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 943 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 6,0422026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1,1122026 projection
Active job cards: 2,41,754MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,61,359MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,71,43,046ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 986NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 48.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.9%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 37.6%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 80.2%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 75.2%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Jamui district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Jamui district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Jamui district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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September 2026

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Bihar may demand ₹250 cr from Centre as crop damage aid | Hindustan Times

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Floods affect millions in Bihar despite rainfall deficit

Reported by Mongabay India.

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Bihar: Agri dept to provide free sugarcane seeds to farmers under expansion scheme

Reported by ChiniMandi.

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Bihar may demand ₹250 cr from Centre as crop damage aid | Hindustan Times
Hindustan Times10h ago
Floods affect millions in Bihar despite rainfall deficit
india.mongabay.com15h ago
Bihar: Agri dept to provide free sugarcane seeds to farmers under expansion scheme
ChiniMandi22h ago
Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda
ddnews.gov.in22h ago
Bihar Floats Solar Dryer Plan, Seeks OEMs for Farm-Level Deployments
Saur Energy23h ago
Monsoon fury grips states as Bihar floods affect 50 lakh, landslide blocks Adi Kailash route
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People often ask about Maraia

What is the pincode of Maraia?

The pincode of Maraia, Lakshmipur block, Jamui district, Bihar is 811312. The post office is Laxmipur (Jamui).

Which post office delivers to Maraia?

Mail for Maraia is delivered through Laxmipur (Jamui) post office, pincode 811312, in Lakshmipur block, Jamui district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Maraia located?

Maraia is a village in Lakshmipur block of Jamui district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Maraia as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Maraia village has a population of 5,125 across 943 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Maraia?

The current sarpanch of Maraia gram panchayat is SHANTI DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Maraia in?

Maraia falls under the Khagaria Lok Sabha constituency (PC #25) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Maraia in?

Maraia falls under the Beldaur assembly constituency (AC #150) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Maraia?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Maraia village is 45.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Maraia?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Maraia village is 943 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Maraia?

12 schemes currently match residents of Maraia, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Maraia?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Maraia village is 258784.

How big is Maraia compared to other villages in Lakshmipur block?

Maraia ranks 7 of 82 villages in Lakshmipur block by Census 2011 population (5,125 residents).

Who is the MLA of Maraia?

Maraia falls under Beldaur assembly constituency (AC 150). The sitting MLA is Panna Lal Singh Patel (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Maraia?

Maraia is in Khagaria Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Rajesh Verma (LJP(RV)).

What is the population of Maraia in 2026?

Maraia is estimated at 6,042 people in 2026, up about 18% from 5,125 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Maraia in?

Bihar falls in the Middle Gangetic Plains zone (rice, wheat, maize, sugarcane) of the ICAR classification; Maraia in Jamui district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Maraia?

SHANTI DEVI is the sarpanch of Maraia gram panchayat, Lakshmipur block. See the sarpanch list of Lakshmipur block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-07
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)