Murchatanr - Gobindpur, Dhanbad

Murchatanr is a village situated in the Gobindpur subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gobindpur and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Jamdiha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Murchatanr village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murchatanr is 361726. The village covers a total geographical area of 67.27 hectares and falls under the 828109 pincode.

Murchatanr village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sindri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dhanbad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Murchatanr

According to the 2011 Census, Murchatanr village had a total population of 328 people, including 169 males and 159 females, living in 58 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.95%, with male literacy at 67.97% and female literacy at 45.07%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 96.

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

Nearby Villages of Murchatanr

Murchatanr 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 Murchatanr

Murchatanr is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dhanbad Jn, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 6.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Murchatanr is about 24 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 Murchatanr

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

Health Facilities in Murchatanr

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

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