Murtunga

Murtunga is a village located in Similia tehsil of Baleshwar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 11km away from sub-district headquarter Similia (tehsildar office) and 61km away from district headquarter Baleshwar. As per 2009 stats, Purosottampur is the gram panchayat of Murtunga village.

Murtunga has its own place in the vibrant Baleshwar region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Murtunga

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Murtunga is 394258. The village spans a total geographical area of 64 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 756166. Bhadrak is nearest town to Murtunga village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

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Population of Murtunga

Below is a concise population overview of Murtunga as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 427 229 198
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 39 23 16
Scheduled Castes (SC) 358 191 167
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 314 191 123
Illiterate Population 113 38 75

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Murtunga village:

  • The total population of Murtunga village is around 427, including approximately 229 males and 198 females, with a sex ratio of 864 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 39 children aged 0–6 years in Murtunga village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Murtunga village has 358 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Murtunga village is about 73.54%, with male literacy at 83.41% and female literacy at 62.12%.
  • There are around 91 households in Murtunga village.

Connectivity of Murtunga

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Murtunga. As per the 2011 stats, Murtunga had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Murtunga

Knowing the nearby villages of Murtunga helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Murtunga.

Raghunathpursasan Dianpurusottampur Jaganathapur Bamatia Raghunathpur Somanathpur Parbatipur Chakradharpur Prusottampur Kakhadapada Birabrahmapur

Frequently Asked Questions about Murtunga

Where is Murtunga located?
Murtunga village is situated in Similia Tehsil, within the Baleshwar district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Murtunga?
The Gram Panchayat of Murtunga is Purosottampur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Murtunga?
The pincode of Murtunga is 756166, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Murtunga as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Murtunga is 427, with 229 males and 198 females.
How many households are there in Murtunga as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Murtunga village has a total of 91 households.
What is the literacy rate in Murtunga as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Murtunga is 73.54%. The male literacy rate is 83.41%, while the female literacy rate is 62.12%.