Murpad - Hinganghat, Wardha

Murpad is a village situated in the Hinganghat tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hinganghat and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Murpad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murpad is 534470. The village covers a total geographical area of 779.99 hectares and falls under the 442301 pincode. Hinganghat is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Murpad

As per Census 2011, Murpad village has a total population of 581 people, consisting of 304 males and 277 females. The village has 152 households and a sex ratio of 911 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 391 literate and 190 illiterate residents. Additionally, 96 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 77 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Murpad

Murpad 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 Murpad

Murpad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nagari, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hinganghat to Murpad is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Wardha to Murpad 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 Murpad

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

Health Facilities in Murpad

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

FAQs about Murpad