Indian Village Directory

Murhan Village

Murhan is an inhabited village in Goradih Block of Bhagalpur district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 239915, the Census 2011 record lists 1,525 people in 285 households and the reported area is 100 hectares. The local references include Goradih Gram Panchayat, Goradih CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bhagalpur at about 30 km.

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Quick answer: Murhan is a village in Goradih Block, Bhagalpur district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 239915 and 1,525 people in 285 households.
Village Code239915
Population1,525
Households285
Area100 hectares
Nearest TownBhagalpur

Key Village Facts

Village
Murhan
Census Village Code
239915
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Bhagalpur
District Census Code
224
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Goradih
Sub-district Census Code
01342
CD Block
Goradih
Gram Panchayat
Goradih
Households
285
Population
1,525
Male Population
824
Female Population
701
Sex Ratio
850.73
Area
100 hectares
Area
1 sq km
Nearest Town
Bhagalpur
Nearest Town Distance
30 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
813205
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Murhan at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,525 people, 100 hectares of reported area and Bhagalpur as the nearest town reference for Murhan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictBhagalpur
BlockGoradih
CD BlockGoradih
Gram PanchayatGoradih
  • Murhan falls under Goradih Block in Bhagalpur district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 239915.
  • The record lists 1,525 people living in 285 households.
  • The reported village area is 100 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bhagalpur.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density1,525 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.35 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share10.3%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.07%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share98.7%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Murhan in the official administrative record. Census village code 239915, Goradih Gram Panchayat and Goradih CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
224
Sub-district Census Code
01342
Village Census Code
239915
CD Block Code
0330
CD Block Name
Goradih
Gram Panchayat Name
Goradih

Location and Distance

Bhagalpur is the nearest town listed for Murhan, about 30 km away. Bhagalpur is listed as the district headquarters at about 30 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Goradih
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Bhagalpur
Distance from District Headquarter
30 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bhagalpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
30 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Bhagalpur
Distance within State/UT
30 km
Nearest Town
Bhagalpur
Distance from Nearest Town
30 km
Total Geographical Area
100 hectares
Area
1 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,525 people in 285 households, with 824 male residents and 701 female residents. The average household size is 5.35, and SC share is 10.3% and ST share is 0.07% for Murhan. Population density works out to about 1,525 people per sq km.

Total Households
285
Total Population
1,525
Male Population
824
Female Population
701
Sex Ratio
850.73
Average Household Size
5.35
SC Population
157
SC Male Population
88
SC Female Population
69
SC Population Share
10.3
ST Population
1
ST Female Population
1
ST Population Share
0.07
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Murhan list 2 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 2 government middle schools and 1 private middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Private Secondary School
Available
Private Secondary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Murhan include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
20 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Murhan include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Sea River Ferry Service
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Murhan include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Public Library
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Murhan is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 5 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Murhan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 76 hectares and irrigated land is 75 hectares (98.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
1.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
76.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
75.0
Canals Area In Hectares
60 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
15 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Murhan

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
Within 5 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
5
Banks in Matched Records
4
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 5 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 2 40%
Punjab National Bank 1 20%
State Bank of India 1 20%
Uco Bank 1 20%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 813205 Bhagalpur Sabour Sabour (Ct) 0 Hdfcbanklimited, Biharagricultureuniversitycampus, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813205
Punjab National Bank ATM 813205 Bhagalpur Sultanganj Ghorghat Mal Distt Bhagalpur Bihar 813205 Pnb -Ghogha Station Road Ghogha, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813205
State Bank of India ATM 813205 Bhagalpur Colgong Colgong (Ct) Ghogha Bazar, Kahalgoan Main Road Near Sbi and Uco Bank, Gol Sarak Chowk, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813205
Uco Bank ATM 813205 Bhagalpur Sonhaula Tarar Bihar VILL and Po-Tarar, Ps Sanhaula Dist-Bhagalpur, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813205
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 813205 Bhagalpur Sabour Sabour (Ct) Sabour-Bhagalpur Road Singh House, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813205

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Murhan village located?

Murhan is in Goradih Block of Bhagalpur district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Murhan village in?

Murhan village is in Bhagalpur district.

Which state is Murhan village in?

Murhan village is in Bihar.

Which block is Murhan under?

Murhan comes under Goradih Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Murhan?

The Census village code of Murhan is 239915.

Which Gram Panchayat is Murhan under?

Murhan is listed under Goradih Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Goradih.

What is the population of Murhan village?

The village record lists 1,525 people and 285 households for Murhan.

How many households are in Murhan village?

The village record lists 285 households for Murhan.

What is the male and female population of Murhan?

The record lists 824 male residents and 701 female residents for Murhan.

What is the sex ratio of Murhan village?

The sex ratio of Murhan is 850.73 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Murhan village?

The reported geographical area of Murhan is 100 hectares.

What is the population density of Murhan village?

The approximate population density of Murhan is 1,525 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Murhan?

The nearest town listed for Murhan is Bhagalpur, about 30 km away.

How far is Murhan from the district headquarters?

Murhan is about 30 km from Bhagalpur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Murhan from the sub-district headquarters?

Murhan is about 8 km from Goradih, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Murhan?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 2 government middle schools and 1 private middle school for Murhan.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Murhan?

For Murhan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 76 hectares and irrigated land is 75 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Murhan?

The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Murhan. These records include 4 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.