Indian Village Directory

Murmala Village

Murmala is an inhabited village in Jama Sub-district of Dumka district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 371741, the Census 2011 record lists 430 people in 100 households and the reported area is 194 hectares. The local references include Sarsabad Gram Panchayat, Jama CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dumka at about 10 km.

In short:

Murmala is a village in Jama Sub-district, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 371741 and 430 people in 100 households.

Village Code371741
Population430
Households100
Area194 hectares

Detailed village profile

Murmala at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 430 people, 194 hectares of reported area and Dumka as the nearest town reference for Murmala, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Dumka
Sub-district Jama
CD Block Jama
Gram Panchayat SARSABAD
  • Murmala falls under Jama Sub-district in Dumka district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 371741.
  • The record lists 430 people living in 100 households.
  • The reported village area is 194 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Dumka.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, 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 Village Facts

Village
Murmala
Census Village Code
371741
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Dumka
District Census Code
362
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Jama
Sub-district Census Code
02674
CD Block
Jama
Gram Panchayat
Sarsabad
Households
100
Population
430
Male Population
209
Female Population
221
Sex Ratio
1,057.42
Area
194 hectares
Area
1.94 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
814146
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density 221.65 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.3 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 98.6% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 41% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Murmala in the official administrative record. Census village code 371741, Sarsabad Gram Panchayat and Jama CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
362
Sub-district Census Code
02674
Village Census Code
371741
CD Block Code
0180
CD Block Name
Jama
Gram Panchayat Name
Sarsabad

Location and Distance

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

Sub-district Headquarter
Jama
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
41 km
District Headquarter
Dumka
Distance from District Headquarter
10 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dumka
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
194 hectares
Area
1.94 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 430 people in 100 households, with 209 male residents and 221 female residents. The average household size is 4.3, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 98.6% for Murmala. Population density works out to about 221.65 people per sq km.

Total Households
100
Total Population
430
Male Population
209
Female Population
221
Sex Ratio
1,057.42
Average Household Size
4.3
ST Population
424
ST Male Population
206
ST Female Population
218
ST Population Share
98.6
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
56.8 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
10 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Public Bus Service
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 Murmala include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Murmala show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 90.2 hectares and irrigated land is 37 hectares (41% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
4 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
3.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
15 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
22 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
90.2
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
53.2 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
37.0
Canals Area In Hectares
15 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
12 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Others
Available
Others Functions All Year
Available
Others Functions in Summer
Available
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Murmala

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.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
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 1 50%
CRM 1 50%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 1 50%
Indian Bank 1 50%

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
State Bank of India ATM 814146 Dumka Masalia Basmata Dumka Basmata, 814146, Dumka, Jharkhand, 814146
Indian Bank CRM 814146 Dumka Jarmundi Palojori Dist Dumka Pargodi Via Palajorihat, Dumka, Jharkhand, 814146

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 Murmala village located?

Murmala is in Jama Sub-district of Dumka district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Murmala village in?

Murmala village is in Dumka district.

Which state is Murmala village in?

Murmala village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Murmala under?

Murmala comes under Jama Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Murmala?

The Census village code of Murmala is 371741.

Which Gram Panchayat is Murmala under?

Murmala is listed under SARSABAD Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Jama.

What is the population of Murmala village?

The village record lists 430 people and 100 households for Murmala.

How many households are in Murmala village?

The village record lists 100 households for Murmala.

What is the male and female population of Murmala?

The record lists 209 male residents and 221 female residents for Murmala.

What is the sex ratio of Murmala village?

The sex ratio of Murmala is 1,057.42 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Murmala village?

The reported geographical area of Murmala is 194 hectares.

What is the population density of Murmala village?

The approximate population density of Murmala is 221.65 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Murmala?

The nearest town listed for Murmala is Dumka, about 10 km away.

How far is Murmala from the district headquarters?

Murmala is about 10 km from Dumka, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Murmala from the sub-district headquarters?

Murmala is about 41 km from Jama, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

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

For Murmala, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 90.2 hectares and irrigated land is 37 hectares.

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

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Murmala. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Murmala.

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.