Murghai - Dhanora, Seoni

Murghai is a village situated in the Dhanora tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanora and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Murghai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murghai is 496336. The village covers a total geographical area of 680.81 hectares and falls under the 480997 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

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

Population of Murghai

According to the 2011 Census, Murghai village had a total population of 1,169 people, including 583 males and 586 females, living in 250 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.00%, with male literacy at 66.99% and female literacy at 44.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 65, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 923.

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

Nearby Villages of Murghai

Murghai 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 Murghai

Murghai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nidhani, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Murghai is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Murghai is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Murghai

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

Health Facilities in Murghai

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

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