Murkuta

Murkuta is a village located in Baihar tehsil of Balaghat district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 48km away from sub-district headquarter Baihar (tehsildar office) and 94km away from district headquarter Balaghat. As per 2009 stats, Ghummur is the gram panchayat of Murkuta village.

Murkuta has its own place in the vibrant Balaghat 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 Murkuta

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Murkuta is 498054. The village spans a total geographical area of 441.82 hectares. Baihar is nearest town to Murkuta village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 48km away.

When it comes to local governance, Murkuta 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 Baihar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balaghat 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 Murkuta

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 573 292 281
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 108 53 55
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 566 288 278
Literate Population 112 72 40
Illiterate Population 461 220 241

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

  • The total population of Murkuta village is around 573, including approximately 292 males and 281 females, with a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 108 children aged 0–6 years in Murkuta village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Murkuta village has 566 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Murkuta village is about 19.55%, with male literacy at 24.66% and female literacy at 14.23%.
  • There are around 122 households in Murkuta village.

Connectivity of Murkuta

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Murkuta

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

Dulhapur Batranga Bori Bondari Murum Ranjana Rasimeta Kodapar Sundarwahi Majdhar Songudda

Frequently Asked Questions about Murkuta

Where is Murkuta located?
Murkuta village is situated in Baihar Tehsil, within the Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Murkuta?
The Gram Panchayat of Murkuta is Ghummur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Murkuta as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Murkuta is 573, with 292 males and 281 females.
How many households are there in Murkuta as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Murkuta village has a total of 122 households.
What is the literacy rate in Murkuta as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Murkuta is 19.55%. The male literacy rate is 24.66%, while the female literacy rate is 14.23%.