Murshidabad - Gangapur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Murshidabad is a village situated in the Gangapur tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from Gangapur and around 32 km from Aurangabad. Gurudhanora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Murshidabad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murshidabad is 549377. The village covers a total geographical area of 862 hectares and falls under the 431133 pincode. Gangapur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Murshidabad

According to the 2011 Census, Murshidabad village had a total population of 694 people, including 365 males and 329 females, living in 155 households. The sex ratio was 901 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.62%, with male literacy at 84.19% and female literacy at 64.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 27.

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

Nearby Villages of Murshidabad

Murshidabad 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 Murshidabad

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Murshidabad. The nearest railway station is Aurangabad, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangapur to Murshidabad is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Murshidabad is about 32 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 Murshidabad

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

Health Facilities in Murshidabad

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

FAQs about Murshidabad