Murta - Sitapur, Surguja

Murta is a village situated in the Sitapur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sitapur and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Murta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murta is 433466. The village covers a total geographical area of 198.98 hectares and falls under the 497111 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Murta

According to the 2011 Census, Murta village had a total population of 518 people, including 251 males and 267 females, living in 123 households. The sex ratio was 1,064 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.35%, with male literacy at 81.94% and female literacy at 56.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 91, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 390.

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

Nearby Villages of Murta

Murta 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 Murta

Murta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitapur to Murta is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Murta is about 62 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 Murta

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

Health Facilities in Murta

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

FAQs about Murta