Murkuta

Block / Tehsil Baihar
District Balaghat

About Murkuta

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Murkuta village is 498054. Murkuta village is 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.

The total geographical area of village is 441.82 hectares. Murkuta has a total population of 573 peoples, out of which male population is 292 while female population is 281. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 962 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of murkuta village is 19.55% out of which 24.66% males and 14.23% females are literate. There are about 122 houses in murkuta village.

When it comes to administration, Murkuta village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Murkuta village comes under Baihar Vidhan Sabha constituency & Balaghat Lok Sabha constituency. Baihar is nearest town to murkuta village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 48km away.

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Population of Murkuta

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 573 292 281
Literate Population 112 72 40
Illiterate Population 461 220 241

Connectivity of Murkuta

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

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%.