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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Murheri village has a total population of 4,831 people, consisting of 2,576 males and 2,255 females. The village has 936 households and a sex ratio of 875 females per 1,000 males. There are 904 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,592 literate and 2,239 illiterate residents. Additionally, 366 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Murheri are given below:

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:

FAQs about Murheri