Murmunda - Ahiwara, Durg

Murmunda is a village situated in the Ahiwara tehsil of Durg district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 27 km from Dhamdha and around 35 km from Durg. Murmunda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murmunda is 442536. The village covers a total geographical area of 294.92 hectares and falls under the 490036 pincode. Dhamdha is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Murmunda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ahiwara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Durg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Murmunda

According to the 2011 Census, Murmunda village had a total population of 1,818 people, including 920 males and 898 females, living in 397 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.74%, with male literacy at 84.46% and female literacy at 68.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 660, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Murmunda

Murmunda 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 Murmunda

Murmunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhilai Cabin, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhamdha to Murmunda is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Murmunda is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Murmunda

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

Health Facilities in Murmunda

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

FAQs about Murmunda