Murum - Chaibasa, West Singhbhum

Murum is a village situated in the Chaibasa subdivision of West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 11 km from Sadar Chaibasa and around 11 km from Chaibasa. Gaisuti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Murum village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murum is 378050. The village covers a total geographical area of 114 hectares and falls under the 833204 pincode. Chaibasa is the nearest town.

Murum village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chaibasa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Singhbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Murum

According to the 2011 Census, Murum village had a total population of 503 people, including 255 males and 248 females, living in 101 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.77%, with male literacy at 91.79% and female literacy at 53.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 26, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 216.

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

Nearby Villages of Murum

Murum 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 Murum

Murum is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Chaibasa, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chaibasa to Murum is about 11 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Murum

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

Health Facilities in Murum

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

FAQs about Murum