Murlapadar - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Murlapadar is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Chingudisar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Murlapadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murlapadar is 423703. The village covers a total geographical area of 165 hectares and falls under the 766014 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Murlapadar

According to the 2011 Census, Murlapadar village had a total population of 945 people, including 475 males and 470 females, living in 241 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.97%, with male literacy at 69.04% and female literacy at 45.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 157.

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

Nearby Villages of Murlapadar

Murlapadar 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 Murlapadar

Murlapadar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Murlapadar is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Murlapadar is about 31 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Murlapadar

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

Health Facilities in Murlapadar

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

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