Marcha rice is a variety of non-Basmati, short-grained aromatic rice mainly grown in the Indian state of Bihar. It is a common and widely cultivated crop in Ramnagar, Gaunaha, Mainatand, Chanpatiya , Narkatiyaganj and Lauriya blocks of West Champaran district .

Apr 7, 2023 · The GI tag has been awarded to the indigenous variety of paddy called Mircha Rice, which is produced exclusively in the West Champaran region of Bihar. This unique rice has a grain size and shape similar to black pepper, which is the reason behind its name.

Apr 5, 2023 · Marcha is a short indigenous cultivar of rice found in West Champaran district of Bihar. By its size and shape, its grain appears like black pepper so it is known as 'Mircha' (pepper in Hindi) or 'Marcha Rice'.

Apr 11, 2023 · ‘Mircha’ rice of Bihar’s West Champaran has been awarded the GI tag. The size and shape of the grain appear like that of black pepper, hence it is known as Mircha or Marcha Rice. The grains and flakes of this rice have a unique aroma that makes it different.

Apr 6, 2023 · According to information received from the media on 4 April 2023, the fragrant Marcha / Mercha paddy of Bihar's West Champaran district has received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Significantly, this indigenous variety of paddy is produced only in the West Champaran region of Bihar. This information has been published in GI Journal.

Apr 14, 2023 · Mircha rice is grown in West Champaran District, Bihar. The size and shape of the grain appear like that of black pepper. Hence, it is known as Mircha or Marcha Rice. Characteristics: The grains and flakes of this rice have a unique aroma that makes it different.

The GI tag has been awarded to the indigenous variety of paddy called Mircha Rice, which is produced exclusively in the West Champaran region of Bihar. This unique rice has a grain size and shape similar to black pepper, which is the reason behind its name.

Apr 17, 2023 · In news– Mircha’ rice of Bihar’s West Champaran has been awarded the GI tag recently. The size and shape of the grain appear like that of black pepper, hence it is known as Mircha or Marcha Rice. It is also known as Marchaiya, Marichaetc locally. The grains and flakes of this rice have a unique aroma that makes it different.

According to information received from the media on 4 April 2023, the fragrant Marcha / Mercha paddy of Bihar's West Champaran district has received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Significantly, this indigenous variety of paddy is produced only in the West Champaran region of Bihar. This information has been published in GI Journal.

Dec 8, 2022 · Marcha rice is a short, bold, indigenous variety of rice grown in Mainatanr, Gaunaha, Narkatiaganj, Ramnagar, Chanpatiya and Lauriya blocks of West Champaran district. It is also known locally as Mircha, Marchaiya, Maricha rice. The size and shape of grain appears like that of black pepper, hence it is known as Mircha or Marcha Rice.