Muruna - Simulia, Balasore

Muruna is a village situated in the Simulia tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from Similia and around 54 km from Baleshwar. Muruna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muruna is 394213. The village covers a total geographical area of 79 hectares and falls under the 756134 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Muruna

According to the 2011 Census, Muruna village had a total population of 2,416 people, including 1,231 males and 1,185 females, living in 508 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.50%, with male literacy at 82.48% and female literacy at 66.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 322, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 622.

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

Nearby Villages of Muruna

Muruna 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 Muruna

Muruna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ranital, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Muruna is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Muruna is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Muruna

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

Health Facilities in Muruna

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

FAQs about Muruna