Murasa - Kako, Jehanabad

Murasa is a village situated in the Kako subdivision of Jehanabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kako and around 8 km from the district headquarters in Jehanabad . Nerthua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Murasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murasa is 260237. The village covers a total geographical area of 161 hectares and falls under the 804418 pincode. Jehanabad is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Murasa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Makhdumpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jahanabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Murasa

According to the 2011 Census, Murasa village had a total population of 1,486 people, including 758 males and 728 females, living in 228 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.79%, with male literacy at 88.52% and female literacy at 62.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 248.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,486758728
Child Population (0–6 yrs)247131116
Scheduled Castes (SC)248125123
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population939555384
Illiterate Population547203344

Nearby Villages of Murasa

Murasa 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KishunpurNorth-West0.76 km
AsiawanEast1.18 km
MarsuaSouth1.72 km
JalalpurEast2.00 km
Math MarsuaSouth2.07 km
DekuliWest2.07 km
PinjoraNorth2.17 km
NerthuaNorth-West2.19 km
BhadseriNorth-East2.35 km
SuganwanSouth-West2.35 km

Transport and Connectivity of Murasa

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Murasa. The nearest railway station is Niyazipur Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jehanabad to Murasa is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Murasa

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Murasa village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Murasa

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Murasa village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Murasa

Where is Murasa located?

Murasa village is located in Kako Subdivision, Jehanabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Murasa?

The Gram Panchayat of Murasa is Nerthua.

What is the pincode of Murasa?

The pincode of Murasa is 804418.

What is the population of Murasa?

Murasa had a total population of 1,486, including 758 males and 728 females.

How many households are there in Murasa?

Murasa had 228 households.

What is the literacy rate in Murasa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Murasa was 75.79%. Male literacy was 88.52% and female literacy was 62.75%.