Marocha
Marocha is a revenue village in Pranpur block, Katihar district, Bihar. It had a population of 1,591 in 328 households (Census 2011).
1,591 souls. 328 homes.
Pranpur block, Katihar district, Bihar.
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Marocha today
- Potato₹630Gajol APMC · 25 Oct 2026
- Rice₹4,350Gajol APMC · 25 Oct 2026
- Onion₹4,350Samsi APMC · 22 Oct 2026
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Marocha is a village in Pranpur block, Katihar district, Bihar. At the 2011 Census it had 1,591 people in 328 households, with a literacy rate of 50.0%. It is administered by the Barjhalla gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 854116.
Gram panchayat
Marocha is in the Barjhalla (बरझल्ला) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Barjhalla
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Marocha compares
By population, Marocha ranks #26 of 76 inhabited villages in Pranpur block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Marocha had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 2 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Power for homes Not available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Marocha at a glance
Marocha is a village of 1,591 people in 328 households (Census 2011) in Pranpur block, Katihar district, Bihar, the 26th of 76 inhabited villages in Pranpur block by population. Literacy is 50.0%, 2.7 points below the block figure of 52.7%, and the sex ratio is 903 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 854116; the LGD village code is 225345.
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Key facts — Marocha
Villages sharing pincode 854116
Other villages in Pranpur block
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- Population
- 1,591Census 2011
- Male / female
- 836 / 755
- Households
- 328
- People per home
- 4.9
- Literacy rate
- 50.0%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Marocha on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Marocha. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Marocha · 25.5442° N, 87.5698° E
Electoral profile
Estimated: 100% of the 8 mapped villages in the same mandal fall in this constituency. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Bihar Assembly 2025 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).
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From Katihar district
- Prohibition and Excise Department, Katihar
District Administration, Katihar · 13 Oct 2026
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Government jobs near Marocha
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Essential services & places near Marocha
Marocha isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Pranpur block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices321 in Katihar district
Post office
Post office
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics253 in Katihar district
Primary / community health centre
Pranpur
Primary / community health centre
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Primary / community health centre
Kehunia
Primary / community health centre
Khusalpur
Primary / community health centre
Mahadeopur
Primary / community health centre
Ramchandarpur
Schools & anganwadis6 in Katihar district
Colleges & universities4 in Katihar district
Police & fire stations2 in Katihar district
Government offices2 in Katihar district
Temples12 in Katihar district
Mosques1 in Katihar district
Other places of worship3 in Katihar district
Transport50 in Katihar district
- Labha
Railway station
- Pranpur Road
Railway station
- Sajha Halt
Railway station
Agriculture services1 in Katihar district
Community places1 in Katihar district
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People often ask about Marocha
Where is Marocha located?
Marocha is a village in Pranpur block of Katihar district, Bihar, India.
Which district is Marocha in?
Marocha is in Katihar district of Bihar.
Which gram panchayat does Marocha belong to?
Marocha comes under the Barjhalla gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Marocha?
The pincode of Marocha, Pranpur, Katihar is 854116.
What is the population of Marocha?
As per the 2011 Census, Marocha had a population of 1,591 (836 males and 755 females).
How many households are there in Marocha?
Marocha had 328 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Marocha?
The literacy rate of Marocha was 50.0% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Marocha?
Marocha had 903 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Marocha in?
Marocha is in the Katihar Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Marocha?
Tariq Anwar (Indian National Congress) won the Katihar Lok Sabha seat, which includes Marocha, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Marocha in?
Marocha is in the Pranpur assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Marocha?
Nisha Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Pranpur assembly seat, which includes Marocha, in 2025.
What is the LGD code of Marocha?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Marocha is 225345 and its Census 2011 village code is 225345.
Which villages are near Marocha?
Villages near Marocha include Mansahi (within ~8 km), Dand Khora (about 8.5 km), Jagdishpur (about 13 km), Sahja (about 14 km), Bisare (about 16 km).
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for October: 74.2 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →No market in Katihar district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Gajol APMC, Samsi APMC, Malda district — about 55 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 25 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potato · Local | Gajol APMC | 600 | 650 | 630 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Rice · Common | Gajol APMC | 4,250 | 4,450 | 4,350 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Onion · Nasik | Samsi APMC | 4,300 | 4,400 | 4,350 | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Potato · Local | Samsi APMC | 620 | 650 | 630 | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Rice · Fine | Samsi APMC | 5,200 | 5,400 | 5,300 | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal | Gajol APMC | 3,800 | 4,000 | 3,900 | 14 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Marocha's shops.
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
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- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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