Murum - Baramati, Pune

Murum is a village situated in the Baramati tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baramati and around 79 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Murum village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murum is 556944. The village covers a total geographical area of 1200.94 hectares and falls under the 412306 pincode. Baramati is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Murum

According to the 2011 Census, Murum village had a total population of 5,744 people, including 2,985 males and 2,759 females, living in 1,232 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.53%, with male literacy at 89.05% and female literacy at 75.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 914, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 60.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population5,7442,9852,759
Child Population (0–6 yrs)592318274
Scheduled Castes (SC)914460454
Scheduled Tribes (ST)603426
Literate Population4,2522,3751,877
Illiterate Population1,492610882

Nearby Villages of Murum

Murum 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)
WanewadiWest2.60 km
KhamgaonSouth-East2.88 km
SadobachiwadiNorth-East2.90 km
MurumSouth3.20 km
KaranjepulNorth3.85 km
Ravadi Bk.South-West4.01 km
HolEast4.49 km
HolNorth-East4.83 km
WaghalwadiNorth-West4.90 km
SoratewadiNorth-West4.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Murum

Murum is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nira, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baramati to Murum is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Murum is about 79 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 Murum

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Murum

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

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

FAQs about Murum

Where is Murum located?

Murum village is located in Baramati Tehsil, Pune district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Murum?

Murum is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Murum?

The pincode of Murum is 412306.

What is the population of Murum?

Murum had a total population of 5,744, including 2,985 males and 2,759 females.

How many households are there in Murum?

Murum had 1,232 households.

What is the literacy rate in Murum?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Murum was 82.53%. Male literacy was 89.05% and female literacy was 75.53%.