Murkum
About Murkum
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Murkum village is 379172. Murkum village is located in Adityapur subdivision of Saraikela Kharsawan district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Gamharia (tehsildar office) and 22km away from district headquarter Saraikela-kharswana. As per 2009 stats, Yashpur is the gram panchayat of Murkum village.
The total geographical area of village is 289 hectares. Murkum has a total population of 1,119 peoples, out of which male population is 583 while female population is 536. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 919 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of murkum village is 58.00% out of which 67.75% males and 47.39% females are literate. There are about 209 houses in murkum village. Pincode of murkum village locality is 832108.
When it comes to administration, Murkum village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Murkum village comes under Saraikella Vidhan Sabha constituency & Singhbhum Lok Sabha constituency. Adityapur is nearest town to murkum village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Murkum
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,119 | 583 | 536 |
| Literate Population | 649 | 395 | 254 |
| Illiterate Population | 470 | 188 | 282 |
Connectivity of Murkum
| 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 <5 km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Murkum
Where is Murkum located?
Murkum village is situated in Adityapur Subdivision, within the Saraikela Kharsawan district of Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Murkum?
The Gram Panchayat of Murkum is Yashpur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Murkum?
The pincode of Murkum is 832108, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Murkum as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Murkum is 1,119, with 583 males and 536 females.
How many households are there in Murkum as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Murkum village has a total of 209 households.
What is the literacy rate in Murkum as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Murkum is 58.00%. The male literacy rate is 67.75%, while the female literacy rate is 47.39%.