Murri - Kirnapur, Balaghat

Murri is a village situated in the Kirnapur tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kirnapur and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Murri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murri is 497851. The village covers a total geographical area of 437.76 hectares and falls under the 481226 pincode. Balaghat is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Murri 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 Murri

As per Census 2011, Murri village has a total population of 2,474 people, consisting of 1,233 males and 1,241 females. The village has 537 households and a sex ratio of 1,006 females per 1,000 males. There are 332 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,538 literate and 936 illiterate residents. Additionally, 181 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 96 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Murri

Murri 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 Murri

Murri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balaghat, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balaghat to Murri is about 26 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 Murri

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

Health Facilities in Murri

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

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