Murgatona Village Overview
Murgatona is a village in Jamtara tehsil of Jamtara district, Jharkhand. It lies about 25 km from Jamtara, which serves as both tehsil and district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Siulibari is the Gram Panchayat for Murgatona village.
The sections below provide essential information about Murgatona village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Murgatona is 372750. The village covers a geographical area of 378.84 hectares and has a pincode of 815351. Jamtara is the nearest town.
Location Map of Murgatona
Population & Demographics of Murgatona
This section provides population and demographic details of Murgatona village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 915 | 475 | 440 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 139 | 74 | 65 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 29 | 14 | 15 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 214 | 105 | 109 |
| Literate Population | 520 | 311 | 209 |
| Illiterate Population | 395 | 164 | 231 |
Key population details of Murgatona village are given below:
- Murgatona village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 915, including approximately 475 males and 440 females, with a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 29 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 214 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Murgatona village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 56.83%.
- There are around 174 households in Murgatona village.
Transport & Connectivity of Murgatona
Transport facilities help residents of Murgatona village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Murgatona
The following villages are located close to Murgatona and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Murgatona
- Where is Murgatona located?
- Murgatona village is located in Jamtara Subdivision, Jamtara district, Jharkhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Murgatona?
- The Gram Panchayat of Murgatona is Siulibari (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Murgatona?
- The pincode of Murgatona is 815351.
- What is the population of Murgatona?
- Murgatona has a total population of 915, including 475 males and 440 females.
- How many households are there in Murgatona?
- There are 174 households in Murgatona.
- What is the literacy rate in Murgatona?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Murgatona is 56.83%. Male literacy is 65.47% and female literacy is 47.50%.