Murhar - Sahebganj, Muzaffarpur

Murhar is a village situated in the Sahebganj subdivision of Muzaffarpur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sahebganj and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Muzaffarpur. Roop Chapra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Murhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murhar is 228064. The village covers a total geographical area of 105.1 hectares and falls under the 843125 pincode. Sahebganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Murhar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Murhar

As per Census 2011, Murhar village has a total population of 2,206 people, consisting of 1,167 males and 1,039 females. The village has 395 households and a sex ratio of 890 females per 1,000 males. There are 407 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,121 literate and 1,085 illiterate residents. Additionally, 221 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2061,1671,039
Child Population (0–6 yrs)407209198
Scheduled Castes (SC)221105116
Literate Population1,121661460
Illiterate Population1,085506579

Nearby Villages of Murhar

Murhar 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)
Sarangpur Urf Rup ChhapraSouth-West1.12 km
ManaenNorth1.16 km
Belkanti Urf DharharaEast1.18 km
Paharpur ManorathNorth-West1.81 km
HussepurSouth2.00 km
BaradihEast2.18 km
Pakri AsliNorth-West2.26 km
Simra NizamatNorth-East2.34 km
Chiknauta AsliNorth-East2.60 km
Chak AlahdadNorth-West2.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Murhar

Murhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajapatti, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sahebganj to Murhar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Muzaffarpur to Murhar is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Murhar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Murhar

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

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

FAQs about Murhar

Where is Murhar located?

Murhar village is located in Sahebganj Subdivision, Muzaffarpur district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Murhar?

The Gram Panchayat of Murhar is Roop Chapra.

What is the pincode of Murhar?

The pincode of Murhar is 843125.

What is the population of Murhar?

Murhar has a total population of 2,206, including 1,167 males and 1,039 females.

How many households are there in Murhar?

There are 395 households in Murhar.

What is the literacy rate in Murhar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Murhar is 50.82%. Male literacy is 56.64% and female literacy is 44.27%.