Murmur - Sakola, Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi

Murmur is a village situated in the Sakola tehsil of Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from Pendra and around 100 km from Bilaspur. Murmur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murmur is 437632. The village covers a total geographical area of 1298.15 hectares and falls under the 495119 pincode. Pendra is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Murmur

According to the 2011 Census, Murmur village had a total population of 2,421 people, including 1,173 males and 1,248 females, living in 578 households. The sex ratio was 1,064 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.09%, with male literacy at 76.71% and female literacy at 55.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 100, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,635.

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

Nearby Villages of Murmur

Murmur 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 Murmur

Murmur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khodri, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pendra to Murmur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Murmur is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Murmur

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

Health Facilities in Murmur

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

FAQs about Murmur