Murumwada - Orchha, Narayanpur
Murumwada is a village situated in the Orchha tehsil of Narayanpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Orchha and around 106 km from the district headquarters in Narayanpur. Murumwada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Murumwada is 450017. The village falls under the 494661 pincode. Narayanpur is the nearest town, located about 106 km away.
Murumwada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bijapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bastar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Murumwada
According to the 2011 Census, Murumwada village had a total population of 281 people, including 129 males and 152 females, living in 56 households. The sex ratio was 1,178 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 37.32%, with male literacy at 44.00% and female literacy at 31.19%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 279.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 281 | 129 | 152 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 72 | 29 | 43 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 279 | 129 | 150 |
| Literate Population | 78 | 44 | 34 |
| Illiterate Population | 203 | 85 | 118 |
Nearby Villages of Murumwada
Murumwada is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Murumwada
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Murumwada.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narayanpur to Murumwada is about 106 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Murumwada
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Murumwada village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Murumwada
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Murumwada village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Murumwada
Where is Murumwada located?
Murumwada village is located in Orchha Tehsil, Narayanpur district, Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Murumwada?
Murumwada is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Murumwada?
The pincode of Murumwada is 494661.
What is the population of Murumwada?
Murumwada had a total population of 281, including 129 males and 152 females.
How many households are there in Murumwada?
Murumwada had 56 households.
What is the literacy rate in Murumwada?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Murumwada was 37.32%. Male literacy was 44.00% and female literacy was 31.19%.