Murgapat - Karanjia, Mayurbhanj

Murgapat is a village situated in the Karanjia tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanjia and around 142 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Chitraposi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Murgapat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murgapat is 388816. The village covers a total geographical area of 387 hectares and falls under the 757037 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Murgapat

According to the 2011 Census, Murgapat village had a total population of 1,003 people, including 496 males and 507 females, living in 216 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.81%, with male literacy at 77.62% and female literacy at 45.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 668.

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

Nearby Villages of Murgapat

Murgapat 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 Murgapat

Public transport in the Murgapat is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kendujhargarh, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Murgapat is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Murgapat is about 142 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Murgapat

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

Health Facilities in Murgapat

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

FAQs about Murgapat