Indian Village Directory

Murthan Village

Murthan is an inhabited village in Sonepur Block of Saran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 234508, the Census 2011 record lists 3,442 people in 535 households and the reported area is 222 hectares. The local references include Parmanandpur Gram Panchayat, Sonepur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sonepur at about 10 km.

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Quick answer: Murthan is a village in Sonepur Block, Saran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 234508 and 3,442 people in 535 households.
Village Code234508
Population3,442
Households535
Area222 hectares
Nearest TownSonepur

Key Village Facts

Village
Murthan
Census Village Code
234508
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Saran
District Census Code
219
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sonepur
Sub-district Census Code
01267
CD Block
Sonepur
Gram Panchayat
Parmanandpur
Households
535
Population
3,442
Male Population
1,821
Female Population
1,621
Sex Ratio
890.17
Area
222 hectares
Area
2.22 sq km
Nearest Town
Sonepur
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
841107
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Murthan at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,442 people, 222 hectares of reported area and Sonepur as the nearest town reference for Murthan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictSaran
BlockSonepur
CD BlockSonepur
Gram PanchayatPARMANANDPUR
  • Murthan falls under Sonepur Block in Saran district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 234508.
  • The record lists 3,442 people living in 535 households.
  • The reported village area is 222 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Sonepur.
  • 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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  • Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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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 Density1,550.45 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.43 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share13.57%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share82.3%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Murthan in the official administrative record. Census village code 234508, Parmanandpur Gram Panchayat and Sonepur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
219
Sub-district Census Code
01267
Village Census Code
234508
CD Block Code
0255
Gram Panchayat Code
0008
CD Block Name
Sonepur
Gram Panchayat Name
Parmanandpur

Location and Distance

Sonepur is the nearest town listed for Murthan, about 10 km away. Chhapra is listed as the district headquarters at about 46 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Sonepur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Chhapra
Distance from District Headquarter
46 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sonepur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sonepur
Distance within State/UT
10 km
Nearest Town
Sonepur
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
222 hectares
Area
2.22 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,442 people in 535 households, with 1,821 male residents and 1,621 female residents. The average household size is 6.43, and SC share is 13.57% and ST share is 0% for Murthan. Population density works out to about 1,550.45 people per sq km.

Total Households
535
Total Population
3,442
Male Population
1,821
Female Population
1,621
Sex Ratio
890.17
Average Household Size
6.43
SC Population
467
SC Male Population
257
SC Female Population
210
SC Population Share
13.57
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Murthan list 1 government primary school 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
1
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Murthan include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
46.5 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
101.2 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Murthan is reported as 5 hours per day in summer and 6 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
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Murthan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 133 hectares and irrigated land is 109.4 hectares (82.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
42.5
Net Area Sown In Hectares
133.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
23.6 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
109.4
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
8.2 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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Murthan

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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
23
Banks in Matched Records
10
Matched PINs
4

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 18 78%
CRM 5 22%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 10 43%
Axis Bank Limited 2 8.7%
Central Bank of India 2 8.7%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 2 8.7%
Punjab National Bank 2 8.7%

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
Axis Bank Limited ATM 841101 Saran Sonepur Sonepur (Np) Dist Saran, 841101 Sonpur Gola Bazar, Ward No 01, Khata No 65, Khesra No 633, 634, Po+ps Sonepur, Saran, Bihar, 841101
Central Bank of India ATM 481101 Saran Sonepur Dudhaila Saran P. O. Sonepur-481101, Golabazar, Chapra Tehsil, Saran, Bihar, 481101
Bank of Baroda ATM 841101 Saran Sonepur Sonepur (Np) Sonepur First Floor, Sri Ram Janki Market, Near Shiv Sonepur, Saran, Bihar, 841101
Bank of Maharashtra ATM 841101 Saran Sonepur Sonepur (Np) Sonepur, Dist. - Saran, Bihar Dudhaila Gachhi, Goutam Chowk, Gola Bazar, Saran, Bihar, 841101
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 841101 Saran Sonepur Sonepur (Np) Near Registry Bazaar, Sonepur, Dist. Saran, Bihar - 841101. Hdfc Bank Ltd, Grd. and 1st Floor, Razabazar, Saran, Bihar, 8…
Idbi Bank Limited ATM 841101 Saran Sonepur Sonepur (Np) Main Road at Gola Bazar, Idbi Bank Ltd, Yadu Palace, Saran, Bihar, 841101
Punjab National Bank ATM 841101 Saran Sonepur Sonepur (Np) Sonepur, Distt.- Saran - 841101 Drm Office, Saran, Bihar, 841101
Central Bank of India ATM 841101 Saran Sonepur Pahleza Pahleja at and Post Pahleja-841101, Chapra Tehsil, Saran, Bihar, 841101

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 Murthan village located?

Murthan is in Sonepur Block of Saran district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Murthan village in?

Murthan village is in Saran district.

Which state is Murthan village in?

Murthan village is in Bihar.

Which block is Murthan under?

Murthan comes under Sonepur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Murthan?

The Census village code of Murthan is 234508.

Which Gram Panchayat is Murthan under?

Murthan is listed under PARMANANDPUR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Sonepur.

What is the population of Murthan village?

The village record lists 3,442 people and 535 households for Murthan.

How many households are in Murthan village?

The village record lists 535 households for Murthan.

What is the male and female population of Murthan?

The record lists 1,821 male residents and 1,621 female residents for Murthan.

What is the sex ratio of Murthan village?

The sex ratio of Murthan is 890.17 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Murthan village?

The reported geographical area of Murthan is 222 hectares.

What is the population density of Murthan village?

The approximate population density of Murthan is 1,550.45 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Murthan?

The nearest town listed for Murthan is Sonepur, about 10 km away.

How far is Murthan from the district headquarters?

Murthan is about 46 km from Chhapra, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Murthan from the sub-district headquarters?

Murthan is about 8 km from Sonepur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Murthan?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 private middle school for Murthan.

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

For Murthan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 133 hectares and irrigated land is 109.4 hectares.

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

The page shows 23 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Murthan. These records include 10 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.