Murkuta - Birsa, Balaghat

Murkuta is a village situated in the Birsa tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 48 km from Baihar and around 94 km from Balaghat. Ghummur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Murkuta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murkuta is 498054. The village covers a total geographical area of 441.82 hectares and falls under the 481105 pincode. Baihar is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Murkuta

As per Census 2011, Murkuta village has a total population of 573 people, consisting of 292 males and 281 females. The village has 122 households and a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males. There are 108 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 112 literate and 461 illiterate residents. Additionally, 566 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Murkuta

Murkuta 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 Murkuta

Murkuta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balaghat Junction, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baihar to Murkuta is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Murkuta is about 94 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Murkuta

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

Health Facilities in Murkuta

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

FAQs about Murkuta