Mura - Kharsia, Raigarh

Mura is a village situated in the Kharsia tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharsia and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Mura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mura is 435266. The village covers a total geographical area of 387.16 hectares and falls under the 496661 pincode. Kharsia is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Mura

As per Census 2011, Mura village has a total population of 1,485 people, consisting of 744 males and 741 females. The village has 432 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 174 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,036 literate and 449 illiterate residents. Additionally, 53 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 233 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mura are given below:

Nearby Villages of Mura

Mura 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 Mura

Mura 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 Bhupdeopur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharsia to Mura is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Mura is about 26 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 Mura

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

Health Facilities in Mura

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

FAQs about Mura