Murrai - Patan, Jabalpur

Murrai is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Murai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Murrai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murrai is 489410. The village covers a total geographical area of 665.89 hectares and falls under the 483105 pincode. Katangi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Murrai

As per Census 2011, Murrai village has a total population of 1,386 people, consisting of 718 males and 668 females. The village has 308 households and a sex ratio of 930 females per 1,000 males. There are 207 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 952 literate and 434 illiterate residents. Additionally, 175 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 206 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,386718668
Child Population (0–6 yrs)207105102
Scheduled Castes (SC)1758689
Scheduled Tribes (ST)20610898
Literate Population952549403
Illiterate Population434169265

Nearby Villages of Murrai

Murrai 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GanyariEast1.84 km
KushliNorth-West1.91 km
BhilaudaSouth2.20 km
SaraSouth-East2.80 km
SundaSouth-West3.37 km
SuraiyaSouth-East3.42 km
GauraEast3.48 km
MadnaEast3.52 km
MidkiNorth3.79 km
BoriyaSouth3.94 km

Transport and Connectivity of Murrai

Murrai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Deori, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katangi to Murrai is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Murrai is about 28 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 Murrai

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Murrai

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Murrai

Where is Murrai located?

Murrai village is located in Patan Tehsil, Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Murrai?

The Gram Panchayat of Murrai is Murai.

What is the pincode of Murrai?

The pincode of Murrai is 483105.

What is the population of Murrai?

Murrai has a total population of 1,386, including 718 males and 668 females.

How many households are there in Murrai?

There are 308 households in Murrai.

What is the literacy rate in Murrai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Murrai is 68.69%. Male literacy is 76.46% and female literacy is 60.33%.