Murthana - Biswan, Sitapur

Murthana is a village situated in the Biswan tehsil of Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Biswan and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Sitapur. Murthana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murthana is 138230. The village covers a total geographical area of 436.08 hectares and falls under the 261135 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Murthana

As per Census 2011, Murthana village has a total population of 2,907 people, consisting of 1,551 males and 1,356 females. The village has 536 households and a sex ratio of 874 females per 1,000 males. There are 541 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,376 literate and 1,531 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,775 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,9071,5511,356
Child Population (0–6 yrs)541278263
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,775929846
Literate Population1,376875501
Illiterate Population1,531676855

Nearby Villages of Murthana

Murthana 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)
Chak DeoriaSouth-West1.53 km
RauapurSouth1.67 km
JajoliWest1.74 km
JhauakalaNorth1.75 km
TajpurNorth-East1.85 km
Belwa BashahiyaSouth-East2.18 km
Kamhariya MahariyaWest2.39 km
Devariya KalaSouth-West2.58 km
Gathiya KhurdSouth2.80 km
BariariNorth-East2.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Murthana

Murthana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ramaipur Halt, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitapur to Murthana is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sitapur to Murthana is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Murthana

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Murthana

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

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

FAQs about Murthana

Where is Murthana located?

Murthana village is located in Biswan Tehsil, Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Murthana?

Murthana is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Murthana?

The pincode of Murthana is 261135.

What is the population of Murthana?

Murthana has a total population of 2,907, including 1,551 males and 1,356 females.

How many households are there in Murthana?

There are 536 households in Murthana.

What is the literacy rate in Murthana?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Murthana is 47.33%. Male literacy is 56.42% and female literacy is 36.95%.