Murgapahadi - Suliapada, Mayurbhanj

Murgapahadi is a village situated in the Suliapada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Suliapada and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Ufalgadia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Murgapahadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murgapahadi is 389859. The village covers a total geographical area of 125 hectares and falls under the 757022 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 35 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 Morada Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Murgapahadi

According to the 2011 Census, Murgapahadi village had a total population of 532 people, including 249 males and 283 females, living in 106 households. The sex ratio was 1,137 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.36%, with male literacy at 83.33% and female literacy at 59.24%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 531.

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

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 van services. The nearest railway station is Bhanjpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Murgapahadi is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Murgapahadi is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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:

FAQs about Murgapahadi