Muruda

Muruda is a Town and Tehsil in Mayurbhanj District of Odisha. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Muruda Block (CD) is 02878. The total area of Muruda Tehsil is 200 km². Muruda has a sex ratio of approximately 1012 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Muruda Tehsil

Muruda Tehsil has a total of 117 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Muruda Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Muruda Tehsil

The population profile of Muruda Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Muruda Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 77,337 people. Includes nearly 38,420 males and 38,917 females. Rural population is about 77,337 people.
• There are around 10,135 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 5,228 boys and 4,907 girls.
• Literate population is about 43,592 people. Non-literate population is around 33,745 people.
• There are nearly 18,657 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Muruda Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Muruda Tehsil is approximately 10,134 people, including 5,028 males and 5,106 females. Around 10,134 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Muruda Tehsil is about 32,596 people, including 16,244 males and 16,352 females. Around 32,596 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 387 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 387 people per sq. km.