Murjhad - Khairlanji, Balaghat

Murjhad is a village situated in the Khairlanji tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khairlanji and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Kachekhani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Murjhad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murjhad is 497507. The village covers a total geographical area of 448.71 hectares and falls under the 481337 pincode. Waraseoni is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Murjhad

According to the 2011 Census, Murjhad village had a total population of 907 people, including 450 males and 457 females, living in 216 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.90%, with male literacy at 89.77% and female literacy at 73.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 58, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 355.

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

Nearby Villages of Murjhad

Murjhad 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 Murjhad

Murjhad is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tirodi, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Waraseoni to Murjhad is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Murjhad is about 46 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 Murjhad

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

Health Facilities in Murjhad

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

FAQs about Murjhad