Murud - Dapoli, Ratnagiri

Murud is a village situated in the Dapoli tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dapoli Camp and around 200 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Murud village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murud is 564884. The village covers a total geographical area of 420.92 hectares and falls under the 415713 pincode. Dapoli Camp is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Murud

According to the 2011 Census, Murud village had a total population of 1,662 people, including 769 males and 893 females, living in 425 households. The sex ratio was 1,161 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.42%, with male literacy at 94.29% and female literacy at 88.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 45.

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

Nearby Villages of Murud

Murud 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 Murud

Murud is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khed, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dapoli Camp to Murud is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Murud is about 200 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Murud

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

Health Facilities in Murud

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

FAQs about Murud