Muralla - Barwaha, Khargone (West Nimar)

Muralla is a village situated in the Barwaha tehsil of Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barwaha and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Khargone. Murala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Muralla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muralla is 476721. The village covers a total geographical area of 428.91 hectares and falls under the 451115 pincode. Barwaha is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Muralla

As per Census 2011, Muralla village has a total population of 1,663 people, consisting of 880 males and 783 females. The village has 323 households and a sex ratio of 889 females per 1,000 males. There are 228 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 867 literate and 796 illiterate residents. Additionally, 778 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 26 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Muralla

Muralla 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 Muralla

Muralla is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Omkareshwar Road, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barwaha to Muralla is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khargone to Muralla is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Muralla

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

Health Facilities in Muralla

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

FAQs about Muralla