Muru - Nimdih, Saraikela Kharsawan

Muru is a village situated in the Nimdih subdivision of Saraikela Kharsawan district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 20 km from Nimdih and around 70 km from Seraikela-kharswana. Jhimri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Muru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muru is 379033. The village covers a total geographical area of 617 hectares and falls under the 833104 pincode. Jamsedhpur 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 Ichagarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranchi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Muru

According to the 2011 Census, Muru village had a total population of 2,757 people, including 1,413 males and 1,344 females, living in 600 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.82%, with male literacy at 77.29% and female literacy at 47.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 172, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 275.

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Goonda Bihar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Seraikela-kharswana to Muru is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~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