Murkum

Murkum is a village 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.

Murkum has its own place in the vibrant Saraikela Kharsawan region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Murkum

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Murkum is 379172. The village spans a total geographical area of 289 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 832108. Adityapur is nearest town to Murkum village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Murkum village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Saraikella Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Singhbhum Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Murkum

Below is a concise population overview of Murkum as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Murkum village:

• The total population of Murkum village is around 1,119, including approximately 583 males and 536 females, with a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 143 children aged 0–6 years in Murkum village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Murkum village has 29 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 765 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Murkum village is about 58.00%, with male literacy at 67.75% and female literacy at 47.39%.
• There are around 209 households in Murkum village.

Connectivity of Murkum

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Murkum. As per the 2011 stats, Murkum had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Murkum

Knowing the nearby villages of Murkum helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Murkum.

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