Murkia - Balisankara, Sundargarh

Murkia is a village situated in the Balisankara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from Talasara and around 67 km from Sundargarh. Bandega serves as the Gram Panchayat for Murkia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murkia is 383986. The village covers a total geographical area of 359 hectares and falls under the 770074 pincode. Sundargarh is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Murkia

According to the 2011 Census, Murkia village had a total population of 732 people, including 378 males and 354 females, living in 181 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.60%, with male literacy at 73.62% and female literacy at 49.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 108, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 402.

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

Nearby Villages of Murkia

Murkia 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 Murkia

Murkia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tangarmunda, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sundargarh to Murkia is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Murkia is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Murkia

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

Health Facilities in Murkia

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

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