Murra - Ahiwara, Durg

Murra is a village situated in the Ahiwara tehsil of Durg district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 35 km from Dhamdha and around 29 km from Durg. Murra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murra is 442547. The village covers a total geographical area of 217.97 hectares and falls under the 490042 pincode. Dhamdha is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Murra 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 Murra

According to the 2011 Census, Murra village had a total population of 1,037 people, including 507 males and 530 females, living in 226 households. The sex ratio was 1,045 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.57%, with male literacy at 85.32% and female literacy at 68.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 506.

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

Nearby Villages of Murra

Murra 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 Murra

Murra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kumhari, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhamdha to Murra is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Murra is about 29 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 Murra

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

Health Facilities in Murra

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

FAQs about Murra