Muramba - Murtijapur, Akola

Muramba is a village situated in the Murtijapur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murtijapur and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Muramba village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muramba is 530305. The village covers a total geographical area of 263.5 hectares and falls under the 444107 pincode. Murtijapur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Muramba

As per Census 2011, Muramba village has a total population of 575 people, consisting of 313 males and 262 females. The village has 137 households and a sex ratio of 837 females per 1,000 males. There are 53 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 478 literate and 97 illiterate residents. Additionally, 96 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 12 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population575313262
Child Population (0–6 yrs)532726
Scheduled Castes (SC)965442
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1284
Literate Population478274204
Illiterate Population973958

Nearby Villages of Muramba

Muramba 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)
Dhanora Bk.East1.16 km
GaulkhedSouth-West1.40 km
DahatondaNorth-West1.44 km
TurkhedWest1.74 km
AladatpurNorth-East1.99 km
Shivan Kh.South2.12 km
Dhanora Kh.East2.29 km
GaulkhediNorth2.42 km
Shivan Bk.South-East2.54 km
MajalapurSouth-East3.11 km

Transport and Connectivity of Muramba

Muramba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Murtajapur, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murtijapur to Muramba is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Muramba is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Muramba

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

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

Health Facilities in Muramba

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Muramba

Where is Muramba located?

Muramba village is located in Murtijapur Tehsil, Akola district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Muramba?

Muramba is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Muramba?

The pincode of Muramba is 444107.

What is the population of Muramba?

Muramba has a total population of 575, including 313 males and 262 females.

How many households are there in Muramba?

There are 137 households in Muramba.

What is the literacy rate in Muramba?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Muramba is 83.13%. Male literacy is 87.54% and female literacy is 77.86%.