Murkinar

Murkinar is a village located in Usur tehsil of Bijapur district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Usur (tehsildar office) and 14km away from district headquarter Bijapur. As per 2009 stats, Murkinar village is also a gram panchayat.

Murkinar has its own place in the vibrant Bijapur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Murkinar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Murkinar is 450853. The village spans a total geographical area of 1182.13 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 494448. Dantewada is nearest town to Murkinar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 107km away.

When it comes to local governance, Murkinar village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bijapur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bastar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Murkinar

Below is a concise population overview of Murkinar as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 672 319 353
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 105 35 70
Scheduled Castes (SC) 10 10 N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 613 260 353
Literate Population 398 227 171
Illiterate Population 274 92 182

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Murkinar village:

  • The total population of Murkinar village is around 672, including approximately 319 males and 353 females, with a sex ratio of 1106 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 105 children aged 0–6 years in Murkinar village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Murkinar village has 10 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 613 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Murkinar village is about 59.23%, with male literacy at 71.16% and female literacy at 48.44%.
  • There are around 112 households in Murkinar village.

Connectivity of Murkinar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Murkinar. As per the 2011 stats, Murkinar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Murkinar

Knowing the nearby villages of Murkinar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Murkinar.

Frequently Asked Questions about Murkinar

Where is Murkinar located?
Murkinar village is situated in Usur Tehsil, within the Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Murkinar?
Murkinar serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Murkinar?
The pincode of Murkinar is 494448, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Murkinar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Murkinar is 672, with 319 males and 353 females.
How many households are there in Murkinar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Murkinar village has a total of 112 households.
What is the literacy rate in Murkinar as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Murkinar is 59.23%. The male literacy rate is 71.16%, while the female literacy rate is 48.44%.