Murnar

Murnar is a village located in Pakhanjur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 11km away from sub-district headquarter Pakhanjur (tehsildar office) and 119km away from district headquarter Kanker. As per 2009 stats, Udanpur is the gram panchayat of Murnar village.

Here you can discover what makes Murnar unique in its vibrant Pakhanjur-Uttar Bastar Kanker region. You’ll see Murnar’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Murnar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Murnar is 448445. The village spans a total geographical area of 386.13 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 494331. Antagarh is nearest town to Murnar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 35km away.

When it comes to local governance, Murnar village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Antagarh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kanker Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Murnar

Population of Murnar

According to the 2011 Census, Murnar has a total population of about 337, with approximately 157 males and 180 females. The sex ratio is around 1146 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 39 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 15 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 204. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.42%, with male literacy at about 69.43% and female literacy near 54.44%. There are around 68 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Murnar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Murnar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Murnar. As per the 2011 stats, Murnar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Murnar

Knowing the nearby villages of Murnar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Murnar.

Frequently Asked Questions about Murnar