Murgabani - Shikaripara, Dumka

Murgabani is a village situated in the Shikaripara subdivision of Dumka district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shikaripara and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Dumka. Hirapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Murgabani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murgabani is 370970. The village covers a total geographical area of 72.62 hectares and falls under the 816118 pincode. Dumka is the nearest town.

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

Population of Murgabani

As per Census 2011, Murgabani village has a total population of 155 people, consisting of 68 males and 87 females. The village has 32 households and a sex ratio of 1,279 females per 1,000 males. There are 15 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 86 literate and 69 illiterate residents. Additionally, 155 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1556887
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1596
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1556887
Literate Population864739
Illiterate Population692148

Nearby Villages of Murgabani

Murgabani 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)
LakhnasaraSouth-West0.72 km
SatpakariaEast1.04 km
PhulsahariNorth-West1.24 km
AmrakundaNorth1.38 km
SidhachatarWest1.43 km
TelengaparaNorth-West1.65 km
LitiapaharNorth1.77 km
GamarpahariEast2.06 km
KalichuaEast2.17 km
HirapurSouth-East2.35 km

Transport and Connectivity of Murgabani

Murgabani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gadadharpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dumka to Murgabani is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Murgabani

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Murgabani

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Murgabani

Where is Murgabani located?

Murgabani village is located in Shikaripara Subdivision, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Murgabani?

The Gram Panchayat of Murgabani is Hirapur.

What is the pincode of Murgabani?

The pincode of Murgabani is 816118.

What is the population of Murgabani?

Murgabani has a total population of 155, including 68 males and 87 females.

How many households are there in Murgabani?

There are 32 households in Murgabani.

What is the literacy rate in Murgabani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Murgabani is 55.48%. Male literacy is 69.12% and female literacy is 44.83%.