Murkar - Dasamantapur, Koraput

Murkar is a village situated in the Dasamantapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dasamantapur and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Murkar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murkar is 428449. The village covers a total geographical area of 676 hectares and falls under the 764028 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Murkar

According to the 2011 Census, Murkar village had a total population of 835 people, including 410 males and 425 females, living in 215 households. The sex ratio was 1,037 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 31.49%, with male literacy at 43.60% and female literacy at 20.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 54, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 650.

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

Nearby Villages of Murkar

Murkar 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 Murkar

Public transport in the Murkar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Singaram, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Murkar is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Murkar is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Murkar

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

Health Facilities in Murkar

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

FAQs about Murkar