Murghai is an inhabited village in Dhanora Sub-district of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 496336, the Census 2011 record lists 1,169 people in 250 households and the reported area is 680.81 hectares. The local references include Dhanora CD Block and the nearest town reference is Lakhnadon at about 39 km.
In short:
Murghai is a village in Dhanora Sub-district, Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 496336 and 1,169 people in 250 households.
Village Code496336
Population1,169
Households250
Area680.81 hectares
Nearest TownLakhnadon
Detailed village profile
Murghai at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,169 people, 680.81 hectares of reported area and Lakhnadon as the nearest town reference for Murghai, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Murghai falls under Dhanora Sub-district in Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh.
The Census village code is 496336.
The record lists 1,169 people living in 250 households.
The reported village area is 680.81 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Lakhnadon.
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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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Village Facts
Village
Murghai
Census Village Code
496336
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Seoni
District Census Code
456
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Dhanora
Sub-district Census Code
03662
CD Block
Dhanora
Households
250
Population
1,169
Male Population
583
Female Population
586
Sex Ratio
1,005.15
Area
680.81 hectares
Area
6.81 sq km
Nearest Town
Lakhnadon
Nearest Town Distance
39 km
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 Density171.71 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.68 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share5.56%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share78.96%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share3.1%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Murghai in the official administrative record. Census village code 496336 and Dhanora CD Block.
State Census Code
23
District Census Code
456
Sub-district Census Code
03662
Village Census Code
496336
CD Block Code
0252
CD Block Name
Dhanora
Location and Distance
Lakhnadon is the nearest town listed for Murghai, about 39 km away. Seoni is listed as the district headquarters at about 80 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Dhanora
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Seoni
Distance from District Headquarter
80 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Lakhnadon
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
39 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Lakhnadon
Distance from Nearest Town
39 km
Total Geographical Area
680.81 hectares
Area
6.81 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,169 people in 250 households, with 583 male residents and 586 female residents. The average household size is 4.68, and SC share is 5.56% and ST share is 78.96% for Murghai. Population density works out to about 171.71 people per sq km.
Total Households
250
Total Population
1,169
Male Population
583
Female Population
586
Sex Ratio
1,005.15
Average Household Size
4.68
SC Population
65
SC Male Population
33
SC Female Population
32
SC Population Share
5.56
ST Population
923
ST Male Population
460
ST Female Population
463
ST Population Share
78.96
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Murghai list 1 government primary school, 2 government middle schools, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary 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
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Murghai 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
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
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
26.17 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
2.35 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Murghai include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
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 Murghai 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
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Murghai is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 10 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
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 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
10 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
10 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Murghai show that net sown area is 369.33 hectares and irrigated land is 11.35 hectares (3.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Forest Area In Hectares
151.74 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
31.34
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
8.14 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
42.57 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
51.52 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
369.33
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
357.98 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
11.35
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
9 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
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Murghai is in Dhanora Sub-district of Seoni district in Madhya Pradesh, India.
Which district is Murghai village in?
Murghai village is in Seoni district.
Which state is Murghai village in?
Murghai village is in Madhya Pradesh.
Which sub-district is Murghai under?
Murghai comes under Dhanora Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Murghai?
The Census village code of Murghai is 496336.
What is the population of Murghai village?
The village record lists 1,169 people and 250 households for Murghai.
How many households are in Murghai village?
The village record lists 250 households for Murghai.
What is the male and female population of Murghai?
The record lists 583 male residents and 586 female residents for Murghai.
What is the sex ratio of Murghai village?
The sex ratio of Murghai is 1,005.15 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Murghai village?
The reported geographical area of Murghai is 680.81 hectares.
What is the population density of Murghai village?
The approximate population density of Murghai is 171.71 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Murghai?
The nearest town listed for Murghai is Lakhnadon, about 39 km away.
How far is Murghai from the district headquarters?
Murghai is about 80 km from Seoni, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Murghai from the sub-district headquarters?
Murghai is about 10 km from Dhanora, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Murghai?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 2 government middle schools, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Murghai.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Murghai?
For Murghai, net sown area is 369.33 hectares and irrigated land is 11.35 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Murghai.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Murghai.
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.