Murliwala - Jaspur, Udham Singh Nagar
Murliwala is a village situated in the Jaspur tehsil of Udham Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaspur and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Rudrapur. Murliwala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Murliwala is 055770. The village covers a total geographical area of 171.32 hectares and falls under the 244712 pincode. Jaspur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.
Murliwala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.
Population of Murliwala
According to the 2011 Census, Murliwala village had a total population of 1,120 people, including 590 males and 530 females, living in 219 households. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.01%, with male literacy at 92.48% and female literacy at 76.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 153.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,120 | 590 | 530 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 119 | 58 | 61 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 153 | 75 | 78 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 851 | 492 | 359 |
| Illiterate Population | 269 | 98 | 171 |
Nearby Villages of Murliwala
Murliwala is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Murliwala
Murliwala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaspur to Murliwala is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rudrapur to Murliwala is about 68 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 Murliwala
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Murliwala village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Murliwala
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Murliwala village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
FAQs about Murliwala
Where is Murliwala located?
Murliwala village is located in Jaspur Tehsil, Udham Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Murliwala?
Murliwala is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Murliwala?
The pincode of Murliwala is 244712.
What is the population of Murliwala?
Murliwala had a total population of 1,120, including 590 males and 530 females.
How many households are there in Murliwala?
Murliwala had 219 households.
What is the literacy rate in Murliwala?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Murliwala was 85.01%. Male literacy was 92.48% and female literacy was 76.55%.