Indian Village Directory

Murjhad Village

Murjhad is an inhabited village in Balaghat Sub-district of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 497680, the Census 2011 record lists 1,051 people in 219 households and the reported area is 395.98 hectares. The local references include Balaghat CD Block and the nearest town reference is Balaghat at about 60 km.

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Quick answer: Murjhad is a village in Balaghat Sub-district, Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 497680 and 1,051 people in 219 households.
Village Code497680
Population1,051
Households219
Area395.98 hectares
Nearest TownBalaghat

Key Village Facts

Village
Murjhad
Census Village Code
497680
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Balaghat
District Census Code
457
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Balaghat
Sub-district Census Code
03672
CD Block
Balaghat
Households
219
Population
1,051
Male Population
496
Female Population
555
Sex Ratio
1,118.95
Area
395.98 hectares
Area
3.96 sq km
Nearest Town
Balaghat
Nearest Town Distance
60 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Murjhad at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,051 people, 395.98 hectares of reported area and Balaghat as the nearest town reference for Murjhad, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictBalaghat
Sub-districtBalaghat
CD BlockBalaghat
  • Murjhad falls under Balaghat Sub-district in Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 497680.
  • The record lists 1,051 people living in 219 households.
  • The reported village area is 395.98 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Balaghat.
  • 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 Calculated Values

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

Population Density265.42 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.8 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share2.66%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share57.28%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share35.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Murjhad in the official administrative record. Census village code 497680 and Balaghat CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
457
Sub-district Census Code
03672
Village Census Code
497680
CD Block Code
0261
CD Block Name
Balaghat

Location and Distance

Balaghat is the nearest town listed for Murjhad, about 60 km away. Balaghat 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
Balaghat
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
60 km
District Headquarter
Balaghat
Distance from District Headquarter
60 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Balaghat
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
60 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Balaghat
Distance from Nearest Town
60 km
Total Geographical Area
395.98 hectares
Area
3.96 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,051 people in 219 households, with 496 male residents and 555 female residents. The average household size is 4.8, and SC share is 2.66% and ST share is 57.28% for Murjhad. Population density works out to about 265.42 people per sq km.

Total Households
219
Total Population
1,051
Male Population
496
Female Population
555
Sex Ratio
1,118.95
Average Household Size
4.8
SC Population
28
SC Male Population
14
SC Female Population
14
SC Population Share
2.66
ST Population
602
ST Male Population
289
ST Female Population
313
ST Population Share
57.28
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Murjhad 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 Murjhad 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
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
Open Drainage
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
24.2 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
6.5 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Murjhad 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
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
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 Murjhad 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
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Murjhad is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 12 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
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Murjhad show that reported agricultural commodities include Dhan, Wheat and Chana, net sown area is 187 hectares and irrigated land is 66.5 hectares (35.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Dhan
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Chana
Forest Area In Hectares
39.5 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
58.08
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
20.56 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
50.64 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
9 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
7 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
187.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
120.5 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
66.5
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
60 hectares

Other Available Details

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Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Murjhad

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
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
59
Banks in Matched Records
14
Matched PINs
8

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 46 78%
CRM 13 22%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 38 64%
Central Bank of India 3 5.1%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 3 5.1%
Bank of India 2 3.4%
Bank of Maharashtra 2 3.4%

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
Bank of Baroda ATM 481001 Balaghat Balaghat Balaghat (M) Circuit House Road Azad Chowk, Chitragupt Nagar, Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, 481001
Bank of Maharashtra ATM 481331 Balaghat Balaghat Balaghat (M) Nehru Chowk Waraseoni Sancheti Bhawan Ground Floor, Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, 481331
Central Bank of India ATM 481445 Balaghat Balaghat Katangi Dist.:balaghat Balaghat P. O. Katangi, Dist.:balaghat Balaghat, Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, 481445
Bank of India ATM 481001 Balaghat Balaghat Balaghat (M) Gouli Mohalla Kali Mandir Road Kishan Complex Balaghat, Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, 481001
Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited ATM 481331 Balaghat Balaghat Balaghat (M) Madhyapradesh-481331 Ward No 7, Near Railway Crossing Wara, Waraseoni, Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, 481331
Bank of Maharashtra ATM 481335 Balaghat Balaghat Balaghat (M) Waraseoni Waraseoni Balaghat Waraseoni Rampayali, Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, 481335
Central Bank of India ATM 481001 Balaghat Balaghat Balaghat (M) Gondia Road Lakhera, Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh Near Karam Petrol Pump Ward No 30, Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, 481001
Central Bank of India ATM 481001 Balaghat Balaghat Balaghat (M) Khasra No - 351/12/Gh, Ward No - 29, Khalsa Complex, Near Punjab National Bank, Hanuman Chowk Balaghat, Dist - Balaghat…

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 Murjhad village located?

Murjhad is in Balaghat Sub-district of Balaghat district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Murjhad village in?

Murjhad village is in Balaghat district.

Which state is Murjhad village in?

Murjhad village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Murjhad under?

Murjhad comes under Balaghat Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Murjhad?

The Census village code of Murjhad is 497680.

What is the population of Murjhad village?

The village record lists 1,051 people and 219 households for Murjhad.

How many households are in Murjhad village?

The village record lists 219 households for Murjhad.

What is the male and female population of Murjhad?

The record lists 496 male residents and 555 female residents for Murjhad.

What is the sex ratio of Murjhad village?

The sex ratio of Murjhad is 1,118.95 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Murjhad village?

The reported geographical area of Murjhad is 395.98 hectares.

What is the population density of Murjhad village?

The approximate population density of Murjhad is 265.42 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Murjhad?

The nearest town listed for Murjhad is Balaghat, about 60 km away.

How far is Murjhad from the district headquarters?

Murjhad is about 60 km from Balaghat, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Murjhad from the sub-district headquarters?

Murjhad is about 60 km from Balaghat, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Murjhad?

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

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

For Murjhad, reported agricultural commodities include Dhan, Wheat and Chana, net sown area is 187 hectares and irrigated land is 66.5 hectares.

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

The page shows 59 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Murjhad. These records include 14 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 Murjhad.

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.