Murdawa - Sojat, Pali

Murdawa is a village situated in the Sojat tehsil of Pali district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sojat and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Pali. Chandawal Station serves as the Gram Panchayat for Murdawa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murdawa is 090690. The village covers a total geographical area of 471 hectares and falls under the 306306 pincode. Sojat is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Murdawa

As per Census 2011, Murdawa village has a total population of 883 people, consisting of 448 males and 435 females. The village has 201 households and a sex ratio of 970 females per 1,000 males. There are 117 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 492 literate and 391 illiterate residents. Additionally, 445 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Murdawa are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population883448435
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1176453
Scheduled Castes (SC)445236209
Literate Population492311181
Illiterate Population391137254

Nearby Villages of Murdawa

Murdawa 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Roop NagarNorth1.98 km
Chandawal StationEast2.24 km
Udeshi KuaNorth-East3.34 km
Gurha BachhrajNorth-West3.41 km
Deoli HullaEast4.04 km
KelwadSouth-East5.49 km
KarmawasNorth-East5.80 km
BagriSouth-West5.91 km
LadpuraSouth-East6.08 km
DornariNorth-East6.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Murdawa

Murdawa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chandawal, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sojat to Murdawa is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pali to Murdawa is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Murdawa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Murdawa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Murdawa

Where is Murdawa located?

Murdawa village is located in Sojat Tehsil, Pali district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Murdawa?

The Gram Panchayat of Murdawa is Chandawal Station.

What is the pincode of Murdawa?

The pincode of Murdawa is 306306.

What is the population of Murdawa?

Murdawa has a total population of 883, including 448 males and 435 females.

How many households are there in Murdawa?

There are 201 households in Murdawa.

What is the literacy rate in Murdawa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Murdawa is 55.72%. Male literacy is 69.42% and female literacy is 41.61%.