Murkil Village Overview

Murkil is a village in Bharatpur tehsil of Koriya district, Chhattisgarh. It lies about 60 km from Janakpur tehsil headquarters and around 200 km from Baikunthpur district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Murkil village functions as a Gram Panchayat.

The sections below provide essential information about Murkil village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.

Village Location & Administration

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murkil is 431347. The village covers a geographical area of 824.59 hectares and has a pincode of 497778. Manendragarh is the nearest town, located about 170 km away.

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Population & Demographics of Murkil

This section provides population and demographic details of Murkil village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,453 743 710
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 249 136 113
Scheduled Castes (SC) 89 44 45
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1,141 582 559
Literate Population 772 494 278
Illiterate Population 681 249 432

Key population details of Murkil village are given below:

  • Murkil village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,453, including approximately 743 males and 710 females, with a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males.
  • The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
  • 89 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1,141 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy level of Murkil village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 53.13%.
  • There are around 392 households in Murkil village.

Transport & Connectivity of Murkil

Transport facilities help residents of Murkil village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Murkil

The following villages are located close to Murkil and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.

Frequently Asked Questions about Murkil

Where is Murkil located?
Murkil village is located in Bharatpur Tehsil, Koriya district, Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Murkil?
Murkil is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
What is the pincode of Murkil?
The pincode of Murkil is 497778.
What is the population of Murkil?
Murkil has a total population of 1,453, including 743 males and 710 females.
How many households are there in Murkil?
There are 392 households in Murkil.
What is the literacy rate in Murkil?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Murkil is 53.13%. Male literacy is 66.49% and female literacy is 39.15%.