Murari - Khunta, Mayurbhanj

Murari is a village situated in the Khunta tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khunta and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Basipitha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Murari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murari is 390808. The village covers a total geographical area of 120 hectares and falls under the 757019 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Murari

According to the 2011 Census, Murari village had a total population of 678 people, including 330 males and 348 females, living in 164 households. The sex ratio was 1,055 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.42%, with male literacy at 51.97% and female literacy at 35.62%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 553.

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

Nearby Villages of Murari

Murari 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 Murari

Murari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Krishnachandrapur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Murari is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Murari is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Murari

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

Health Facilities in Murari

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

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