Murtama

Murtama is a village located in Umarkote tehsil of Nabarangapur district in Odisha, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Umarkote (tehsildar office) and 71km away from district headquarter Nabarangapur . As per 2009 stats, Murtumma is the gram panchayat of Murtama village.

Here you can discover what makes Murtama unique in its vibrant Umarkote-Nabarangapur region. You’ll see Murtama’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Murtama

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Murtama is 427332. The village spans a total geographical area of 603 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 764073. Umarkote is nearest town to Murtama village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

When it comes to local governance, Murtama village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Umarkote Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Nabarangpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Murtama

Population of Murtama

According to the 2011 Census, Murtama has a total population of about 3,962, with approximately 2,028 males and 1,934 females. The sex ratio is around 953 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 693 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,339 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 2,134. The overall literacy rate is approximately 39.30%, with male literacy at about 45.36% and female literacy near 32.94%. There are around 820 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Murtama's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Murtama

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Murtama. As per the 2011 stats, Murtama had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Murtama

Knowing the nearby villages of Murtama helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Murtama.

Frequently Asked Questions about Murtama