Murila - Bagaha, Pashchim Champaran

Murila is a village situated in the Bagaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagaha and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Salaha Bariyarwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Murila village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murila is 216876. The village covers a total geographical area of 200 hectares and falls under the 845106 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Murila

According to the 2011 Census, Murila village had a total population of 1,268 people, including 670 males and 598 females, living in 257 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.74%, with male literacy at 66.61% and female literacy at 47.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 439, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

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

Nearby Villages of Murila

Murila 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 Murila

Murila is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Harinagar, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Murila is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Murila is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Murila

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

Health Facilities in Murila

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

FAQs about Murila