Murtonda

Murtonda is a village located in Sukma tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 5km away from sub-district headquarter Sukma (tehsildar office) and 78km away from district headquarter Dantewada. As per 2009 stats, Murtonda village is also a gram panchayat.

Murtonda has its own place in the vibrant Dakshin Bastar Dantewada 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 Murtonda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Murtonda is 450634. The village spans a total geographical area of 3734.6 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 494111. Sukma is nearest town to Murtonda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

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Population of Murtonda

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,199 1,094 1,105
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 402 199 203
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1,602 788 814
Literate Population 488 341 147
Illiterate Population 1,711 753 958

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

  • The total population of Murtonda village is around 2,199, including approximately 1,094 males and 1,105 females, with a sex ratio of 1010 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 402 children aged 0–6 years in Murtonda village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Murtonda village has 1,602 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Murtonda village is about 22.19%, with male literacy at 31.17% and female literacy at 13.30%.
  • There are around 485 households in Murtonda village.

Connectivity of Murtonda

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Murtonda. As per the 2011 stats, Murtonda 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 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Murtonda

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

Borguda Kudkel Golabekur Rama Ram Nadiguda Alias Patasukma Nilawaram Chichorguda Konanguda Kondre Palia Gadiras

Frequently Asked Questions about Murtonda

Where is Murtonda located?
Murtonda village is situated in Sukma Tehsil, within the Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Murtonda?
Murtonda serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Murtonda?
The pincode of Murtonda is 494111, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Murtonda as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Murtonda is 2,199, with 1,094 males and 1,105 females.
How many households are there in Murtonda as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Murtonda village has a total of 485 households.
What is the literacy rate in Murtonda as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Murtonda is 22.19%. The male literacy rate is 31.17%, while the female literacy rate is 13.30%.