Murkuda - Kirnapur, Balaghat

Murkuda is a village situated in the Kirnapur tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kirnapur and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Murkuda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murkuda is 497915. The village covers a total geographical area of 351.5 hectares and falls under the 481115 pincode. Balaghat is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Murkuda

As per Census 2011, Murkuda village has a total population of 1,388 people, consisting of 695 males and 693 females. The village has 296 households and a sex ratio of 997 females per 1,000 males. There are 175 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 894 literate and 494 illiterate residents. Additionally, 56 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 43 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Murkuda

Murkuda 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 Murkuda

Murkuda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gondia Jn, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 5.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balaghat to Murkuda is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Murkuda

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

Health Facilities in Murkuda

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

FAQs about Murkuda