Murheri - Kharagpur, Munger

Murheri is a village situated in the Kharagpur subdivision of Munger district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharagpur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Munger. Mudheri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Murheri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murheri is 242963. The village covers a total geographical area of 267 hectares and falls under the 811213 pincode. Kharagpur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Murheri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jamalpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Munger Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Murheri

According to the 2011 Census, Murheri village had a total population of 4,831 people, including 2,576 males and 2,255 females, living in 936 households. The sex ratio was 875 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.00%, with male literacy at 75.01% and female literacy at 55.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 366, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Murheri

Murheri 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Murheri

Public transport in the Murheri is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khariapipra Halt, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharagpur to Murheri is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Munger to Murheri is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Murheri

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

Health Facilities in Murheri

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

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