Murjhar - Pakhanjur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Murjhar is a village situated in the Pakhanjur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pakhanjur and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Ravindranagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Murjhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murjhar is 448211. The village covers a total geographical area of 84.73 hectares and falls under the 494771 pincode. Pakhanjur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Murjhar 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 Murjhar

According to the 2011 Census, Murjhar village had a total population of 193 people, including 108 males and 85 females, living in 36 households. The sex ratio was 787 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.09%, with male literacy at 67.03% and female literacy at 36.76%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 182.

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

Nearby Villages of Murjhar

Murjhar 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 Murjhar

Murjhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 128.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pakhanjur to Murjhar is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Murjhar is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Murjhar

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

Health Facilities in Murjhar

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

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