Muruga - Bhuban, Dhenkanal

Muruga is a village situated in the Bhuban tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhuban and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Gada Nrusingha Prasad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Muruga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muruga is 402556. The village covers a total geographical area of 134 hectares and falls under the 759017 pincode. Bhuban is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Muruga

As per Census 2011, Muruga village has a total population of 1,112 people, consisting of 579 males and 533 females. The village has 265 households and a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males. There are 132 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 816 literate and 296 illiterate residents. Additionally, 636 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Muruga

Muruga 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 Muruga

Muruga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Baghuapal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhuban to Muruga is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Muruga is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Muruga

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

Health Facilities in Muruga

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

FAQs about Muruga