Murdi - Kamalapur, Kalaburagi

Murdi is a village situated in the Kamalapur taluka of Kalaburagi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 42 km from Aland and around 45 km from Gulbarga. Muddadaga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Murdi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murdi is 619990. The village covers a total geographical area of 438.28 hectares and falls under the 585316 pincode. Aland is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Murdi

As per Census 2011, Murdi village has a total population of 921 people, consisting of 451 males and 470 females. The village has 161 households and a sex ratio of 1,042 females per 1,000 males. There are 125 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 533 literate and 388 illiterate residents. Additionally, 246 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 36 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Murdi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population921451470
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1255669
Scheduled Castes (SC)246118128
Scheduled Tribes (ST)361818
Literate Population533305228
Illiterate Population388146242

Nearby Villages of Murdi

Murdi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HodalSouth-West2.49 km
MudadgaNorth2.58 km
MadkiSouth-East2.79 km
ApchandSouth3.39 km
WagdhariNorth-West5.11 km
SirchandSouth5.17 km
DhammurEast5.21 km
LadmugliNorth-East5.37 km
JawalgaSouth-West5.61 km
BetjewargiWest6.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Murdi

Public transport in the Murdi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bablad, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aland to Murdi is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gulbarga to Murdi is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Murdi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Murdi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Murdi

Where is Murdi located?

Murdi village is located in Kamalapur Taluka, Kalaburagi district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Murdi?

The Gram Panchayat of Murdi is Muddadaga.

What is the pincode of Murdi?

The pincode of Murdi is 585316.

What is the population of Murdi?

Murdi has a total population of 921, including 451 males and 470 females.

How many households are there in Murdi?

There are 161 households in Murdi.

What is the literacy rate in Murdi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Murdi is 57.87%. Male literacy is 67.63% and female literacy is 48.51%.