Murwas - Lateri, Vidisha

Murwas is a village situated in the Lateri tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lateri and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Murvas serves as the Gram Panchayat for Murwas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murwas is 480529. The village covers a total geographical area of 978.75 hectares and falls under the 464114 pincode. Lateri is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Murwas village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Murwas

As per Census 2011, Murwas village has a total population of 5,271 people, consisting of 2,771 males and 2,500 females. The village has 972 households and a sex ratio of 902 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,065 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,448 literate and 2,823 illiterate residents. Additionally, 639 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 25 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Murwas

Murwas 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 Murwas

Murwas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ramri, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lateri to Murwas is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Murwas is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Murwas

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

Health Facilities in Murwas

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

FAQs about Murwas