Murud
Murud is a Town and Tehsil in Raigarh District of Maharashtra. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Murud Block (CD) is 04178. The total area of Murud Tehsil is 249 km², which includes 245.76 km² of rural area and 3.51 km² of urban area. Murud has a sex ratio of approximately 1039 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Murud Tehsil
Murud Tehsil has a total of 73 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Murud Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abitghar | Mandla | Alibag (28 km) |
| 2 | Adad | Usroli | Murud (13 km) |
| 3 | Adhi | Nandagaon | Murud (12 km) |
| 4 | Agardande | Agardanda | Murud (9 km) |
| 5 | Amali | Mithekhar | Alibag (21 km) |
| 6 | Amboli | Amboli | Murud (5 km) |
| 7 | Araoghar | Majgaon | Murud (12 km) |
| 8 | Barashiv | Bhoighar | Alibag (26 km) |
| 9 | Bhoighar | Bhoighar | Murud (26 km) |
| 10 | Borli | Borli | Alibag (24 km) |
| 11 | Cheher | Mithekhar | Alibag (22 km) |
| 12 | Chordhe | Chordhe | Murud (25 km) |
| 13 | Donde Tarf Nandgaon | Nandagaon | Murud (12 km) |
| 14 | Dongari | Rajpuri | Murud (3 km) |
| 15 | Eakdara | Akdara | Murud (1 km) |
| 16 | Haphijkhar | Agardanda | Murud (1 km) |
| 17 | Josranjan | Amboli | Murud (5 km) |
| 18 | Kakalghar | Kakalghar | Alibag (23 km) |
| 19 | Karambeli | Talekhar | Murud |
| 20 | Kashid | Kashid | Murud (18 km) |
| 21 | Khamde | Savli | Murud (16 km) |
| 22 | Khardodkule | Usroli | Murud (10 km) |
| 23 | Kharikwada | Usroli | Murud (10 km) |
| 24 | Khatibkhar | Amboli | Murud (5 km) |
| 25 | Kolmandale | Borli | Alibag (23 km) |
| 26 | Korlai | Korli | Alibag (19 km) |
| 27 | Mahalor | Wawdungi | Murud (9 km) |
| 28 | Mahalunge Bk | Kakalghar | Alibag (25 km) |
| 29 | Mahalunge Kh | Mandla | Alibag (24 km) |
| 30 | Mandala | Mandla | Alibag (24 km) |
| 31 | Mazgaon | Majgaon | Murud (10 km) |
| 32 | Mithaghar | Savli | Murud (10 km) |
| 33 | Mithekhar | Mithekhar | Alibag (25 km) |
| 34 | More | Vihoor | Murud (7 km) |
| 35 | Murud | Vihoor | Murud (2 km) |
| 36 | Nagshet | Shighre | Murud (8 km) |
| 37 | Nandale | Agardanda | Murud (14 km) |
| 38 | Nandgaon | Nandagaon | Murud (10 km) |
| 39 | Nidi | Salav | Alibag (22 km) |
| 40 | Pargaon | Kakalghar | Murud (35 km) |
| 41 | Rajpuri | Rajpuri | Murud (5 km) |
| 42 | Saigaon | Wawdungi | Murud (4 km) |
| 43 | Salav | Salav | Alibag (22 km) |
| 44 | Sarane Nandgaon | Nandagaon | Alibag (8 km) |
| 45 | Sarve | Kashid | Murud (15 km) |
| 46 | Satirde | Walke | Murud (28 km) |
| 47 | Savroli | Chordhe | Roha Ashtami (23 km) |
| 48 | Sawali | Savli | Murud (1 km) |
| 49 | Shighre | Shighre | Murud (4 km) |
| 50 | Shirgaon | Walke | Alibag (28 km) |
| 51 | Supegaon | Majgaon | Murud (14 km) |
| 52 | Surai | Borli | Alibag (24 km) |
| 53 | Tadgaon | Walke | Alibag (25 km) |
| 54 | Talavli | Mandla | Alibag (23 km) |
| 55 | Tale | Talekhar | Roha Ashtami (22 km) |
| 56 | Talekhar | Talekhar | Roha Ashtami (22 km) |
| 57 | Telawade | Telwade | Murud (2 km) |
| 58 | Tembhode | Bhoighar | Alibag (22 km) |
| 59 | Tisale | Amboli | Murud (6 km) |
| 60 | Tokekhar | Savli | Murud (1 km) |
| 61 | Undargaon | Amboli | Murud (6 km) |
| 62 | Usadi | Savli | Murud (13 km) |
| 63 | Usroli | Usroli | Murud (10 km) |
| 64 | Velaste | Welaste | Murud (11 km) |
| 65 | Vihour | Vihoor | Murud (4 km) |
| 66 | Wadghar | Usroli | Murud (14 km) |
| 67 | Walake | Walke | Alibag (28 km) |
| 68 | Walwati | Usroli | Murud (12 km) |
| 69 | Wande | Shighre | Murud (4 km) |
| 70 | Wandeli | Kakalghar | Murud (26 km) |
| 71 | Wave | Welaste | Murud (14 km) |
| 72 | Wawdungi | Wawdungi | Murud (6 km) |
| 73 | Yesade | Walke | Alibag (22 km) |
Population of Murud Tehsil
The population profile of Murud Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Murud Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 74,207 | 61,991 | 12,216 |
| Male Population | 36,393 | 30,401 | 5,992 |
| Female Population | 37,814 | 31,590 | 6,224 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,561 | 6,517 | 1,044 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,796 | 3,262 | 534 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,765 | 3,255 | 510 |
| Literate Population | 55,644 | 45,415 | 10,229 |
| Literate Male Population | 29,224 | 24,045 | 5,179 |
| Literate Female Population | 26,420 | 21,370 | 5,050 |
| Illiterate Population | 18,563 | 16,576 | 1,987 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 7,169 | 6,356 | 813 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 11,394 | 10,220 | 1,174 |
| Total Households | 16,827 | 14,056 | 2,771 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Murud Tehsil is around 74,207 people. This includes 36,393 males and 37,814 females. Rural population is about 61,991 (30,401 males and 31,590 females), while urban population is nearly 12,216 (5,992 males and 6,224 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 7,561 of the population, with 3,796 boys and 3,765 girls. Rural areas have 6,517 children, and urban areas have about 1,044 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 55,644 literate people in Murud Tehsil, including 29,224 literate males and 26,420 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 45,415 individuals and urban literacy covers around 10,229 people.
- About 18,563 people in Murud Tehsil are not literate, including 7,169 males and 11,394 females. Rural areas include 16,576 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 1,987 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 16,827 households, with 14,056 in villages and 2,771 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Murud Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 1,886 | 1,639 | 247 |
| SC Male Population | 907 | 793 | 114 |
| SC Female Population | 979 | 846 | 133 |
| Total ST Population | 13,579 | 12,043 | 1,536 |
| ST Male Population | 6,754 | 6,007 | 747 |
| ST Female Population | 6,825 | 6,036 | 789 |
| Population Density | 298 / km² | 252 / km² | 3,480 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Murud Tehsil is approximately 1,886 people, including 907 males and 979 females. Around 1,639 people live in rural parts. Nearly 247 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Murud Tehsil is about 13,579 people, including 6,754 males and 6,825 females. Around 12,043 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,536 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 298 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 252 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 3,480 people per sq. km.