Murli - Kahara, Saharsa

Murli is a village situated in the Kahara subdivision of Saharsa district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kahara and around 8 km from the district headquarters in Saharsa. Murlibasantpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Murli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murli is 226414. The village covers a total geographical area of 652 hectares and falls under the 852202 pincode. Saharsa is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Murli

As per Census 2011, Murli village has a total population of 4,750 people, consisting of 2,524 males and 2,226 females. The village has 1,029 households and a sex ratio of 881 females per 1,000 males. There are 730 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,585 literate and 2,165 illiterate residents. Additionally, 383 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,7502,5242,226
Child Population (0–6 yrs)730374356
Scheduled Castes (SC)383207176
Literate Population2,5851,637948
Illiterate Population2,1658871,278

Nearby Villages of Murli

Murli 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)
Kharik BadhNorth-West1.66 km
RohuaNorth-East1.86 km
BaraNorth-West2.58 km
ItahriNorth-East2.98 km
GarahiapattiSouth-East3.01 km
ShahpurEast3.32 km
AgwanpurEast3.61 km
SisaiNorth-East4.03 km
NariarSouth-East4.07 km
SihaulNorth4.16 km

Transport and Connectivity of Murli

Murli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Saharsa Jn, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 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 Saharsa to Murli 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 Murli

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Murli 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 Murli

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Murli 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)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Murli

Where is Murli located?

Murli village is located in Kahara Subdivision, Saharsa district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Murli?

The Gram Panchayat of Murli is Murlibasantpur.

What is the pincode of Murli?

The pincode of Murli is 852202.

What is the population of Murli?

Murli has a total population of 4,750, including 2,524 males and 2,226 females.

How many households are there in Murli?

There are 1,029 households in Murli.

What is the literacy rate in Murli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Murli is 54.42%. Male literacy is 64.86% and female literacy is 42.59%.