Murkundi

Murkundi is a village located in Konark tehsil of Puri district in Odisha, India. It is situated 45km away from sub-district headquarter Konark (tehsildar office) and 45km away from district headquarter Puri. As per 2009 stats, Banakhandi is the gram panchayat of Murkundi village.

Here you can discover what makes Murkundi unique in its vibrant Konark-Puri region. You’ll see Murkundi’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 Murkundi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Murkundi is 409314. The village spans a total geographical area of 66 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 752116. Konark is nearest town to Murkundi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.

When it comes to local governance, Murkundi 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 Kakatpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Murkundi

Population of Murkundi

According to the 2011 Census, Murkundi has a total population of about 368, with approximately 194 males and 174 females. The sex ratio is around 896 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 36 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 135 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 86.41%, with male literacy at about 88.14% and female literacy near 84.48%. There are around 81 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Murkundi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Murkundi

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

Nearby Villages of Murkundi

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

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