Murgapahadi - Ghatgaon, Keonjhar

Murgapahadi is a village situated in the Ghatgaon tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 48 km from Ghatgaon and around 48 km from Kendujhar. Badajamuposi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Murgapahadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murgapahadi is 386666. The village covers a total geographical area of 342 hectares and falls under the 758027 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 51 km away.

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

Population of Murgapahadi

As per Census 2011, Murgapahadi village has a total population of 1,041 people, consisting of 534 males and 507 females. The village has 192 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 203 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 430 literate and 611 illiterate residents. Additionally, 67 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 899 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Murgapahadi

Murgapahadi 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 Murgapahadi

Murgapahadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nilakantheswar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Murgapahadi is about 51 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Murgapahadi is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Murgapahadi

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

Health Facilities in Murgapahadi

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

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