Mursing - Narala, Kalahandi

Mursing is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Kesinga and around 45 km from Bhawanipatna. Karmegaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mursing village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mursing is 422356. The village covers a total geographical area of 284 hectares and falls under the 766101 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Mursing

As per Census 2011, Mursing village has a total population of 958 people, consisting of 484 males and 474 females. The village has 243 households and a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males. There are 129 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 576 literate and 382 illiterate residents. Additionally, 52 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 113 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mursing

Mursing 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 Mursing

Mursing is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rupra Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Mursing is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Mursing is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mursing

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

Health Facilities in Mursing

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

FAQs about Mursing