Where is Murchu village located?
Murchu is in Ratu Sub-district of Ranchi district in Jharkhand, India.
Indian Village Directory
Murchu Village
Murchu is an inhabited village in Ratu Sub-district of Ranchi district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 374069, the Census 2011 record lists 948 people in 184 households and the reported area is 259 hectares. The local references include Banapiri Gram Panchayat, Ratu CD Block and the nearest town reference is Ranchi at about 22 km.
Murchu is a village in Ratu Sub-district, Ranchi district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 374069 and 948 people in 184 households.
Village Code374069
Population948
Households184
Area259 hectares
Detailed village profile
Murchu at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 948 people, 259 hectares of reported area and Ranchi as the nearest town reference for Murchu, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Murchu falls under Ratu Sub-district in Ranchi district, Jharkhand.
- The Census village code is 374069.
- The record lists 948 people living in 184 households.
- The reported village area is 259 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Ranchi.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
Before You Use This Data
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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 Village Facts
- Village
- Murchu
- Census Village Code
- 374069
- State
- Jharkhand
- State Census Code
- 20
- District
- Ranchi
- District Census Code
- 364
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Ratu
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02691
- CD Block
- Ratu
- Gram Panchayat
- Banapiri
- Households
- 184
- Population
- 948
- Male Population
- 479
- Female Population
- 469
- Sex Ratio
- 979.12
- Area
- 259 hectares
- Area
- 2.59 sq km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 835205
- 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
366.02 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
5.15 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
61.5%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
17.6%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Murchu in the official administrative record. Census village code 374069, Banapiri Gram Panchayat and Ratu CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 20
- District Census Code
- 364
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02691
- Village Census Code
- 374069
- CD Block Code
- 0197
- CD Block Name
- Ratu
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Banapiri
Location and Distance
Ranchi is the nearest town listed for Murchu, about 22 km away. Ranchi is listed as the district headquarters at about 28 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Ratu
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 8 km
- District Headquarter
- Ranchi
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 28 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Ranchi
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 22 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Jharkhand
- Total Geographical Area
- 259 hectares
- Area
- 2.59 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 948 people in 184 households, with 479 male residents and 469 female residents. The average household size is 5.15, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 61.5% for Murchu. Population density works out to about 366.02 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 184
- Total Population
- 948
- Male Population
- 479
- Female Population
- 469
- Sex Ratio
- 979.12
- Average Household Size
- 5.15
- ST Population
- 583
- ST Male Population
- 291
- ST Female Population
- 292
- ST Population Share
- 61.5
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Murchu list 1 government primary 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
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Murchu include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 6.5 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 24.08 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Murchu include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Cycle Rickshaw
- 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 Murchu include ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Murchu show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 137.2 hectares and irrigated land is 24.08 hectares (17.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Rice
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 1.28
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 22.95 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 66.12 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 24.95 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 137.2
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 125.75 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 24.08
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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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Murchu
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
- 5–10 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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 2 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canara Bank | 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canara Bank | ATM | 835205 | Ranchi | Mandar | Barambe | Main Road Barambe Barambe, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 835205 |
| Indian Bank | ATM | 835205 | Ranchi | Mandar | Barambe | Cti Campus Cti Building Campus, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 835205 |
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
Which district is Murchu village in?
Murchu village is in Ranchi district.
Which state is Murchu village in?
Murchu village is in Jharkhand.
Which sub-district is Murchu under?
Murchu comes under Ratu Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Murchu?
The Census village code of Murchu is 374069.
Which Gram Panchayat is Murchu under?
Murchu is listed under BANAPIRI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Ratu.
What is the population of Murchu village?
The village record lists 948 people and 184 households for Murchu.
How many households are in Murchu village?
The village record lists 184 households for Murchu.
What is the male and female population of Murchu?
The record lists 479 male residents and 469 female residents for Murchu.
What is the sex ratio of Murchu village?
The sex ratio of Murchu is 979.12 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Murchu village?
The reported geographical area of Murchu is 259 hectares.
What is the population density of Murchu village?
The approximate population density of Murchu is 366.02 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Murchu?
The nearest town listed for Murchu is Ranchi, about 22 km away.
How far is Murchu from the district headquarters?
Murchu is about 28 km from Ranchi, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Murchu from the sub-district headquarters?
Murchu is about 8 km from Ratu, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Murchu?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Murchu.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Murchu?
For Murchu, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 137.2 hectares and irrigated land is 24.08 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Murchu?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Murchu. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.