Muru - Barwadih, Latehar

Muru is a village situated in the Barwadih subdivision of Latehar district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barwadih and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Latehar. Ukamanr serves as the Gram Panchayat for Muru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muru is 366944. The village covers a total geographical area of 529.57 hectares and falls under the 829204 pincode. Daltongang is the nearest town.

Muru village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Manika Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chatra Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Muru

According to the 2011 Census, Muru village had a total population of 1,876 people, including 979 males and 897 females, living in 344 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.27%, with male literacy at 55.57% and female literacy at 34.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 530, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,309.

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

Nearby Villages of Muru

Muru 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 Muru

Muru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barwadih Jn, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Latehar to Muru is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Muru

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

Health Facilities in Muru

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

FAQs about Muru