Murka - Thuamul Rampur, Kalahandi

Murka is a village situated in the Thuamul Rampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 72 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thuamul Rampur and around 149 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Talnagi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Murka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murka is 424515. The village covers a total geographical area of 359 hectares and falls under the 766026 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 158 km away.

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

Population of Murka

According to the 2011 Census, Murka village had a total population of 423 people, including 200 males and 223 females, living in 132 households. The sex ratio was 1,115 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.32%, with male literacy at 63.86% and female literacy at 27.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 80, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 285.

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

Nearby Villages of Murka

Murka 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 Murka

Murka is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tikiri, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Murka is about 158 km, with a usual travel time of around ~4.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Murka is about 149 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Murka

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

Health Facilities in Murka

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

FAQs about Murka