Murai - Chhuikhadan, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai

Murai is a village situated in the Chhuikhadan tehsil of Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from Chhuikhadan and around 64 km from Rajnandgaon. Murai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murai is 440184. The village covers a total geographical area of 317.79 hectares and falls under the 491885 pincode. Chhuikhadan is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Murai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Murai

According to the 2011 Census, Murai village had a total population of 995 people, including 496 males and 499 females, living in 167 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.64%, with male literacy at 79.28% and female literacy at 57.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 96.

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

Nearby Villages of Murai

Murai 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 Murai

Murai 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 Rasmara, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhuikhadan to Murai is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Murai is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Murai

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

Health Facilities in Murai

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

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