Hurmur - Simaria, Chatra

Hurmur is a village situated in the Simaria subdivision of Chatra district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Simaria and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Chatra. Hurnali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hurmur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hurmur is 349367. The village covers a total geographical area of 1460 hectares and falls under the 825103 pincode.

Hurmur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Hurmur

As per Census 2011, Hurmur village has a total population of 659 people, consisting of 344 males and 315 females. The village has 120 households and a sex ratio of 915 females per 1,000 males. There are 94 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 357 literate and 302 illiterate residents. Additionally, 404 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 13 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population659344315
Child Population (0–6 yrs)944846
Scheduled Castes (SC)404205199
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1385
Literate Population357236121
Illiterate Population302108194

Nearby Villages of Hurmur

Hurmur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BelharNorth2.63 km
TapsaNorth-East2.81 km
ManatuSouth3.32 km
DumiNorth3.40 km
UrubEast3.53 km
ChonthaNorth-West3.69 km
Barwadih Alias NimekhapNorth-East3.96 km
SinghaniNorth-East4.26 km
LepoSouth4.33 km
HanreSouth-East5.37 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hurmur

Hurmur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kole, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chatra to Hurmur is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hurmur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Hurmur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Hurmur

Where is Hurmur located?

Hurmur village is located in Simaria Subdivision, Chatra district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hurmur?

The Gram Panchayat of Hurmur is Hurnali.

What is the pincode of Hurmur?

The pincode of Hurmur is 825103.

What is the population of Hurmur?

Hurmur has a total population of 659, including 344 males and 315 females.

How many households are there in Hurmur?

There are 120 households in Hurmur.

What is the literacy rate in Hurmur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hurmur is 54.17%. Male literacy is 68.60% and female literacy is 38.41%.