Murdai - Gotegaon, Narsimhapur

Murdai is a village situated in the Gotegaon tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gotegaon and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Murdai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murdai is 490468. The village covers a total geographical area of 492.1 hectares and falls under the 487001 pincode. Gotegaon is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Murdai

According to the 2011 Census, Murdai village had a total population of 1,006 people, including 529 males and 477 females, living in 231 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.55%, with male literacy at 86.27% and female literacy at 74.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 390, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 44.

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

Nearby Villages of Murdai

Murdai 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 Murdai

Murdai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shridham, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gotegaon to Murdai is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Murdai is about 40 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 Murdai

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

Health Facilities in Murdai

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

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