Murga Danga - Khatra, Bankura

Murga Danga is a village situated in the Khatra subdivision of Bankura district, West Bengal. Khatragram-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Murga Danga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murga Danga is 329050. The village covers a total geographical area of 62.84 hectares and falls under the 722140 pincode. Khatra is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Murga Danga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Murga Danga

As per Census 2011, Murga Danga village has a total population of 250 people, consisting of 117 males and 133 females. The village has 49 households and a sex ratio of 1,136 females per 1,000 males. There are 20 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 169 literate and 81 illiterate residents. Additionally, 37 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Murga Danga are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population250117133
Child Population (0–6 yrs)201010
Scheduled Tribes (ST)371819
Literate Population1699079
Illiterate Population812754

Nearby Villages of Murga Danga

Murga Danga 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)
JitpurSouth0.70 km
DebuaNorth-West0.93 km
SalbaniNorth-East1.08 km
BantillaSouth-East1.08 km
Bhuru DangaNorth1.17 km
Pitha BaidSouth1.50 km
KurkutiaNorth1.65 km
ChandaniaNorth-East1.67 km
MallihirWest1.72 km
TilabaniWest1.82 km

Transport and Connectivity of Murga Danga

Murga Danga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bankura, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
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 Khatra to Murga Danga is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Murga Danga

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Murga Danga

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Murga Danga

Where is Murga Danga located?

Murga Danga village is located in Khatra Subdivision, Bankura district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Murga Danga?

The Gram Panchayat of Murga Danga is Khatragram-ii.

What is the pincode of Murga Danga?

The pincode of Murga Danga is 722140.

What is the population of Murga Danga?

Murga Danga has a total population of 250, including 117 males and 133 females.

How many households are there in Murga Danga?

There are 49 households in Murga Danga.

What is the literacy rate in Murga Danga?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Murga Danga is 67.60%. Male literacy is 76.92% and female literacy is 59.40%.