Murawandi - Pakhanjur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Murawandi is a village situated in the Pakhanjur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pakhanjur and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Murawandi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murawandi is 448252. The village covers a total geographical area of 460.71 hectares and falls under the 494771 pincode. Pakhanjur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Murawandi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kanker Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Murawandi

According to the 2011 Census, Murawandi village had a total population of 434 people, including 211 males and 223 females, living in 83 households. The sex ratio was 1,057 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 36.69%, with male literacy at 44.58% and female literacy at 29.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 48, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 362.

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

Nearby Villages of Murawandi

Murawandi 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 Murawandi

Murawandi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pakhanjur to Murawandi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Murawandi is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Murawandi

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

Health Facilities in Murawandi

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

FAQs about Murawandi