Maricho village, Gobindpur block | Pincode 828109

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Maricho is a village in Gobindpur mandal, Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. With a population of 1,092 across 210 households, it has a literacy rate of 52.2%. The village is located at coordinates 25.071°N, 87.621°E and falls under postal code 828109.

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YASHODA DEVI

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LGD code: 361644
Pincode: 828109
Post office: Govindpur (Dhanbad)
Population: 1,092
Households: 210
Literacy rate: 52.2%
Sex ratio: 993 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 518
Distance to district centre: 146 km
Distance to mandal centre: 144 km
Distance to Ranchi: 303 km
Distance to Kolkata: 288 km
Nearest railway station: Taljhari · 12 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: CHC, Borio · 5 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Maricho compares

By population, Maricho ranks #78 of 220 villages in Gobindpur mandal.

Literacy rate

52.2%

−4.4% vs mandal average

Maricho: 52.2%
Gobindpur mandal: 56.6%
Dhanbad district: 64.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

993

+60 vs mandal average

Maricho: 993
Gobindpur mandal: 933

Household size

people per home

5.2

−0.3 vs mandal average

Maricho: 5.2
Gobindpur mandal: 5.5

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

Maricho at a glance

Maricho is a village of 1,092 people in 210 households (Census 2011) in Gobindpur block, Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, the 78th-largest of 220 villages in Gobindpur block. Literacy is 52%, 4 points below the block average of 57% and the sex ratio is 993 women per 1,000 men. It lies 146 km from the Dhanbad district centre, 7 km from Majhua, the nearest town, 12 km from Taljhari railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 828109, served by Govindpur (Dhanbad) post office; the LGD village code is 361644. The nearest hospital or health centre is CHC, Borio, 5 km away. The sarpanch is YASHODA DEVI, and the village votes in Jamtara assembly constituency, represented by MLA Irfan Ansari. The population is estimated at 1,287 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Maricho · this village	1,092	52%	—
Marichak · Borio	914	35%	0.3 km N
Gara Santali · Borio	199	41%	0.7 km NW
Garra Pahari · Borio	53	23%	1.3 km N
Majhauna · Borio	216	19%	1.4 km NE
Gorda · Borio	785	41%	1.4 km E
Gorgama · Borio	704	44%	1.5 km SW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Maricho

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 18
Power hours (winter): 19
Primary school: 0
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: DHANBAD
Distance to nearest town (km): 22
Distance to district HQ (km): 22
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 25
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): MARICHO
Total area (ha): 82.57
Irrigated area (ha): 1.03
Forest area (ha): 25.26

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

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Key facts — Maricho

LGD code: 361644
Pincode: 828109
Post office: Govindpur (Dhanbad)
Population (Census 2011): 1,092
Population (projected 2026): 1,287
Households: 210
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 993
Literacy rate: 52.2%
Coordinates: 25.07083°N, 87.62105°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jamtara
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Member of Legislative Assembly: Irfan Ansari
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: YASHODA DEVI
Block / Mandal: Gobindpur

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 Dhanbad district level

Then & Now

Maricho — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,092

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,287

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

210

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Households · 2026

248

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: 1,092Census 2011
Households: 210Census 2011
Literacy rate: 52.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 993 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,2872026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2482026 projection
Active job cards: 1,14,132MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 59,330MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 2,58,40,261ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 869NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 72.0%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.5%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 67.6%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 72.5%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 63.8%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 46.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Dhanbad district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Dhanbad district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Dhanbad 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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Getting there

How to reach Maricho

Mandal centre

Gobindpur · ≈ 144 km

≈ 4 h 56 min by car · 5 h 51 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Dhanbad · ≈ 146 km

≈ 5 h 1 min by car · 5 h 57 min by bike

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Nearest town · 18,462 people

Majhua · ≈ 7.5 km

≈ 15 min by car · 18 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Ranchi303 kmcapital
Kolkata288 km
Delhi1105 km
Hyderabad1275 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationTaljhari12 km
Hospital / PHCCHC, Borio5 km
CollegeAmbedkar Institute of Health Line51 km
Police stationKaliachak Police Station46 km

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September 2026

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Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"

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How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua

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India: BharatNet Accelerates Rural Broadband Expansion in Jharkhand

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Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"
ANI News5 days ago
How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua
India Development Review6 days ago
India: BharatNet Accelerates Rural Broadband Expansion in Jharkhand
OpenGov Asia6 days ago
Jharkhand government proposes scheme to boost women farmers' income
The Times of India6 days ago
Jharkhand signs agreement for expanding high-speed broadband connectivity across rural areas
PSU Watch6 days ago
Jharkhand honours eight Jal Sahiyas for strengthening rural water supply
Bodhi Wire7 days ago

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People often ask about Maricho

What is the pincode of Maricho?

The pincode of Maricho, Gobindpur block, Dhanbad district, Jharkhand is 828109. The post office is Govindpur (Dhanbad).

Which post office delivers to Maricho?

Mail for Maricho is delivered through Govindpur (Dhanbad) post office, pincode 828109, in Gobindpur block, Dhanbad district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Maricho located?

Maricho is a village in Gobindpur block of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Maricho as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Maricho village has a population of 1,092 across 210 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Maricho?

The current sarpanch of Maricho gram panchayat is YASHODA DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Maricho in?

Maricho falls under the Dumka Lok Sabha constituency (PC #2) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Maricho in?

Maricho falls under the Jamtara assembly constituency (AC #9) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Maricho?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Maricho village is 52.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Maricho?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Maricho village is 993 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Maricho?

12 schemes currently match residents of Maricho, including Mukhyamantri Maiyya Samman Yojana, Mukhyamantri Sarvjan Pension Yojana (Jharkhand), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Maricho from Dhanbad district centre?

Maricho is approximately 146 km (straight-line) from the centre of Dhanbad district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Maricho?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Maricho village is 361644.

Which is the nearest town to Maricho?

Majhua (population 18,462, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 7 km from Maricho in a straight line.

How big is Maricho compared to other villages in Gobindpur block?

Maricho ranks 78 of 220 villages in Gobindpur block by Census 2011 population (1,092 residents).

How far is Maricho from Ranchi?

Maricho is about 303 km from Ranchi in a straight line (the state capital of Jharkhand); by road expect roughly 394 km.

How far is Maricho from Kolkata?

Maricho is about 288 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 374 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Maricho?

Taljhari is the nearest railway station to Maricho, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 16 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Maricho?

CHC, Borio is the nearest hospital or health centre to Maricho, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Who is the MLA of Maricho?

Maricho falls under Jamtara assembly constituency (AC 9). The sitting MLA is Irfan Ansari (INC).

Who is the MP for Maricho?

Maricho is in Dumka Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Nalin Soren (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha).

What is the population of Maricho in 2026?

Maricho is estimated at 1,287 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,092 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Maricho in?

Jharkhand falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) of the ICAR classification; Maricho in Dhanbad district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Maricho?

YASHODA DEVI is the sarpanch of Maricho gram panchayat, Gobindpur block. See the sarpanch list of Gobindpur 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
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)