Muruga

Muruga is a village located in Bhuban tehsil of Dhenkanal district in Odisha, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Bhuban (tehsildar office) and 62km away from district headquarter Dhenkanal. As per 2009 stats, Gada Nrusingha Prasad is the gram panchayat of Muruga village.

Here you can discover what makes Muruga unique in its vibrant Bhuban-Dhenkanal region. You’ll see Muruga’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Muruga

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Muruga is 402556. The village spans a total geographical area of 134 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 759017. Bhuban is nearest town to Muruga village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

When it comes to local governance, Muruga village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kamakhyanagar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Muruga

Population of Muruga

According to the 2011 Census, Muruga has a total population of about 1,112, with approximately 579 males and 533 females. The sex ratio is around 920 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 132 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 636 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 73.38%, with male literacy at about 80.31% and female literacy near 65.85%. There are around 265 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Muruga's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Muruga

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

Nearby Villages of Muruga

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

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