Murkheda - Hatod, Indore

Murkheda is a village situated in the Hatod tehsil of Indore district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hatod and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Indore. Murkheda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murkheda is 476057. The village covers a total geographical area of 1034.45 hectares and falls under the 453115 pincode. Depalpur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Murkheda

According to the 2011 Census, Murkheda village had a total population of 1,920 people, including 1,006 males and 914 females, living in 329 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.40%, with male literacy at 80.62% and female literacy at 48.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 359, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

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

Nearby Villages of Murkheda

Murkheda 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 Murkheda

Murkheda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balauda Takun, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Depalpur to Murkheda is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Indore to Murkheda is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Murkheda

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

Health Facilities in Murkheda

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

FAQs about Murkheda