Murakakana - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Murakakana is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Korapa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Murakakana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murakakana is 425624. The village covers a total geographical area of 183 hectares and falls under the 765016 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Murakakana

According to the 2011 Census, Murakakana village had a total population of 85 people, including 45 males and 40 females, living in 23 households. The sex ratio was 889 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 14.67%, with male literacy at 20.51% and female literacy at 8.33%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 85.

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

Nearby Villages of Murakakana

Murakakana 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 Murakakana

Murakakana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sikarpai, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Murakakana is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Murakakana is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Murakakana

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

Health Facilities in Murakakana

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

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