Indian Village Directory

Murkhur Village

Murkhur is an inhabited village in Ramkanda Sub-district of Garhwa district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 347924, the Census 2011 record lists 689 people in 105 households and the reported area is 350 hectares. The local references include Udaipur Gram Panchayat, Ramkanda CD Block and the nearest town reference is Garhwa at about 60 km.

In short:

Murkhur is a village in Ramkanda Sub-district, Garhwa district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 347924 and 689 people in 105 households.

Village Code347924
Population689
Households105
Area350 hectares

Detailed village profile

Murkhur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 689 people, 350 hectares of reported area and Garhwa as the nearest town reference for Murkhur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Garhwa
Sub-district Ramkanda
CD Block Ramkanda
Gram Panchayat UDAIPUR
  • Murkhur falls under Ramkanda Sub-district in Garhwa district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 347924.
  • The record lists 689 people living in 105 households.
  • The reported village area is 350 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Garhwa.
  • 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

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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
Murkhur
Census Village Code
347924
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Garhwa
District Census Code
346
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Ramkanda
Sub-district Census Code
02512
CD Block
Ramkanda
Gram Panchayat
Udaipur
Households
105
Population
689
Male Population
357
Female Population
332
Sex Ratio
929.97
Area
350 hectares
Area
3.5 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
822125
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 196.86 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.56 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 10.45% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 20.46% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Murkhur in the official administrative record. Census village code 347924, Udaipur Gram Panchayat and Ramkanda CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
346
Sub-district Census Code
02512
Village Census Code
347924
CD Block Code
0018
CD Block Name
Ramkanda
Gram Panchayat Name
Udaipur

Location and Distance

Garhwa is the nearest town listed for Murkhur, about 60 km away. Garhwa is listed as the district headquarters at about 60 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Ramkanda
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
12 km
District Headquarter
Garhwa
Distance from District Headquarter
60 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Garhwa
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
60 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Distance within State/UT
200 km
Total Geographical Area
350 hectares
Area
3.5 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 689 people in 105 households, with 357 male residents and 332 female residents. The average household size is 6.56, and SC share is 10.45% and ST share is 20.46% for Murkhur. Population density works out to about 196.86 people per sq km.

Total Households
105
Total Population
689
Male Population
357
Female Population
332
Sex Ratio
929.97
Average Household Size
6.56
SC Population
72
SC Male Population
40
SC Female Population
32
SC Population Share
10.45
ST Population
141
ST Male Population
69
ST Female Population
72
ST Population Share
20.46
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Murkhur list 2 government primary schools. 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Murkhur 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.

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
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
60 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Murkhur include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private 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 Murkhur include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Murkhur show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 67.43 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
80.99 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
141.58
Net Area Sown In Hectares
67.43
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
67.43 hectares

Other Available Details

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

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 Murkhur

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
1
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 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 100%

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 822125 Garhwa Garhwa Ranka Garhwa Ranka, Garhwa, Jharkhand, 822125

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 Murkhur village located?

Murkhur is in Ramkanda Sub-district of Garhwa district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Murkhur village in?

Murkhur village is in Garhwa district.

Which state is Murkhur village in?

Murkhur village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Murkhur under?

Murkhur comes under Ramkanda Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Murkhur?

The Census village code of Murkhur is 347924.

Which Gram Panchayat is Murkhur under?

Murkhur is listed under UDAIPUR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Ramkanda.

What is the population of Murkhur village?

The village record lists 689 people and 105 households for Murkhur.

How many households are in Murkhur village?

The village record lists 105 households for Murkhur.

What is the male and female population of Murkhur?

The record lists 357 male residents and 332 female residents for Murkhur.

What is the sex ratio of Murkhur village?

The sex ratio of Murkhur is 929.97 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Murkhur village?

The reported geographical area of Murkhur is 350 hectares.

What is the population density of Murkhur village?

The approximate population density of Murkhur is 196.86 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Murkhur?

The nearest town listed for Murkhur is Garhwa, about 60 km away.

How far is Murkhur from the district headquarters?

Murkhur is about 60 km from Garhwa, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Murkhur from the sub-district headquarters?

Murkhur is about 12 km from Ramkanda, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Murkhur?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Murkhur.

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

For Murkhur, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 67.43 hectares.

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

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Murkhur. These records include 1 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.